The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
Judge Ledoux had come to Quantock from the South during the war, and built a house there like the one he used to live in.
Ledoux was surprised to see him; still more so to learn that he wanted his wife back.
"I shall be able to find room for you," said Ledoux, as he took her by the hand, and he smiled when he saw how beautiful she was.
He stood defenceless, and Ledoux advanced with a diabolical grin.
