The address in my possession led me to some “livery stables,” about a quarter of a mile distant from Forest Road. The proprietor proved to be a civil and respectable man. When I explained that an important family matter obliged me to ask him to refer to his books for the purpose of ascertaining a date with which the record of his business transactions might supply me, he offered no objection to granting my request. The book was produced, and there, under the date of “ July 26th, 1850 ,” the order was entered in these words⁠—

“Brougham to Count Fosco, 5 Forest Road. Two o’clock. (John Owen).”

“Brougham to Count Fosco, 5 Forest Road. Two o’clock. (John Owen).”