"You have taken some steps about the rioters, I suppose? You don't apprehend anymore violence, do you? Where were the police? Never at hand when they're wanted!"
"On the contrary, I saw three or four of them, when the gates gave way, struggling and beating about in fine fashion; and more came running up just when the yard was clearing. I might have given some of the fellows in charge then, if I had had my wits about me. But there will be no difficulty, plenty of people can identify them."
"But won't they come back to-night?"
"I'm going to see about a sufficient guard for the premises. I have appointed to meet Captain Hanbury in half an hour at the station."

'You have taken some steps about the rioters, I suppose? Where were the police? Never at hand when they're wanted!'
'On the contrary, I saw three or four of them, when the gates gave way, beating about in fine fashion; and more came running up just when the yard was clearing.'
'But won't the rioters come back tonight?'
'I'm going to see about a guard for the premises. I am to meet Captain Hanbury in half an hour.'
