“And remind me to have a board done about trespassers, and spring guns, and all that sort of thing, to keep the common people out. Do you hear, Hunt; do you hear?”

“I’ll not forget it, Sir.”

“I beg your pardon, Sir,” said the other man, advancing, with his hand to his hat.

“Well, Wilkins, what’s the matter with you ?” said Captain Boldwig.

“I beg your pardon, sir⁠—but I think there have been trespassers here today.”

“Ha!” said the captain, scowling around him.

“Yes, sir⁠—they have been dining here, I think, sir.”