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But on leaving the yard Edward said : `` Doctor , I do n't like that fellow 's looks : let us try the landlord . '' They went into the bar and made similar inquiries . The landlord was out , the mistress knew nothing about it , but took a book out of a drawer , and turned over the leaves . She read out an entry to this effect -- `` Pair horse fly to Silverton : take up in Mill Street at eight o'clock . Is that it , sir ? '' Sampson assented ; but Edward told her the ostler said it was Silverton station . `` No : it is Silverton in the book , sir .