"At the least twelve hours," and Dr. Inch laughed cheerfully. "Twelve hours!" I cried aghast. "Twelve hours, and verily I believe your life hath been saved thereby. I will now take away a little blood, and in a few days you will be well." This he said in evident good-humour with himself, as though he had effected a wondrous cure. "Twelve hours!" I cried again; "then Otho hath fifteen hours' start of me." "I know not what you mean. My care hath been that you should have necessary rest and restoration. This you have had. You are much better now, are you not?" "Oh, I am all right," I said, sitting up in my bed; and indeed I felt quite refreshed and strong. "But where am I?" "At Restormel." "Oh yes, at Restormel," and instantly I had grasped the whole situation. "And Boscawen, where is he?" "Lord Falmouth hath had many matters of importance to deal with; he went away before I came, but left word, saying he would if possible return to you this evening." "But did he seek to find Otho Killigrew; has he any knowledge of his whereabouts? Does he know where----" I stopped then, for I remembered that Dr. Inch must have been ignorant concerning the matter which lay so near my heart. Still I could not refrain from asking many questions, although the doctor was able to give me but little satisfaction. Just as I had consented to be bled, and was making ready for the operation, Hugh Boscawen came into the room. He had evidently spent a busy day, for he looked much wearied, but expressed delight at seeing me so well. "Have you found them?" I asked, thinking of Otho and Nancy. "They have all escaped, except one or two foolish varlets who know nothing about the business," he replied, mistaking the purport of my question. "But I do not despair. My men are scouring the country, and I have sent messengers to London with the news. And I have not forgotten you, Trevanion; I have not forgotten you." "But Otho Killigrew and Mistress Nancy Molesworth, what of them?" I asked feverishly. "I have heard nothing," was the reply, "nothing at all. I wish I could get him; he and that old hermit have been the brains of the whole matter. Still, do not be anxious, Trevanion; I will find him. He hath no friends in these parts, and therefore can have no hiding-place. The coast is being watched everywhere too." "You do not know Otho Killigrew," I cried bitterly; "and it is no use telling me not to be anxious. As well tell a boat to sail steadily on a stormy sea." "It is no use fretting. All that can be done shall be done. It should be easy to find him too, for we are all faithful to the king for many a mile around, and I have given strict orders." At this my pulses started a-dancing again, for I remembered something of importance. "How long hath it been dark?" I asked. "But an hour or so." "My lord, I must get to saddle again," I cried; "and I think, if you will accompany me, you will be able to arrest Otho Killigrew." "Good!" he cried, "but where, Trevanion?"