One man, Paignton Rob, knew Oxenham's route across the isthmus, and he volunteered at once to lead any pursuing party.
She was stopping at Paignton with her parents and he was now going to return to her.
This was completed as far as Paignton during Mr. Brunels lifetime.
After this Jeffreys ordered fresh flagons of wine, and asked Paignton Rob for his story.
From Paignton on the following morning he proceeded to Plymouth and directed a strenuous and close inquiry.