"Passed through here on foot this evening about eight or nine. I heard of her first at the archway toll, over at Highgate, but couldn't make quite sure. Traced her all along, on and off. Picked her up at one place, and dropped her at another; but she's before us now, safe. Take hold of this cup and saucer, ostler. Now, if you wasn't brought up to the butter trade, look out and see if you can catch half a crown in your t'other hand. One, two, three, and there you are! Now, my lad, try a gallop!"
We were soon in Saint Albans and alighted a little before day, when I was just beginning to arrange and comprehend the occurrences of the night and really to believe that they were not a dream. Leaving the carriage at the posting-house and ordering fresh horses to be ready, my companion gave me his arm, and we went towards home.

"Passed through here on foot this evening about eight or nine. I heard of her first at the archway toll, over at Highgate. Traced her all along, on and off. Picked her up at one place, and dropped her at another; but she's before us now, safe. Now, off at a gallop!"
We were soon in Saint Albans and alighted a little before day, when I was just beginning to arrange and comprehend the events of the night. Leaving the carriage at the posting-house and ordering fresh horses to be ready, my companion gave me his arm, and we went towards Bleak House.
