one in the morning
But meantime the supers were paid liberally among the fir-trees by Vandeleur , pocketed their crape , flung their dummy guns into a cornfield , dispersed in different directions , and left no trace . But Sir Charles was not detained for that : the moment he was recaptured he and his luggage were whisked off in the other carriage , and , with Rolfe and his secretary , dashed round the town , avoiding the main street , to a railway eight miles off , at a pace almost defying pursuit . Not that they dreaded it : they had numbers , arms , and a firm determination to fight if necessary , and also three tongues to tell the truth , instead of one . At one in the morning they were in London . They slept at Mr. Rolfe 's house ; and before breakfast Mr. Rolfe 's secretary was sent to secure a couple of prize-fighters to attend upon Sir Charles till further notice . They were furnished with a written paper explaining the case briefly , and were instructed to hit first and talk afterward should a recapture be attempted . Should a crowd collect , they were to produce the letter .