human
Did you hear, asked Lena,
gpt
Indeed I did; and in spite of all he said about truth being the best policy, I feel sure he was lying again when he explained that a former servant was called Horncastle. By the way, Horncastle is no common name, is it? Somehow I believe I've heard it before. Do you know anyone called Horncastle? I certainly have some reason for recollecting the name.
human
Do you happen to know the name 'Horncastle'?
gpt
Horncastle, sir? repeated Kingsford, who, as an old retainer, was never treated quite as one of the domestic servants.
human
No, I can't say I know anyone o' that name, Mister Laurence, leastways excepting 'the' Horncastle.
gpt
And who is 'the' Horncastle?
human
I mean the famous burgiler, sir, what escaped from Dartmoor six months back.
gpt
Good gracious!
human
Ah, of course,
gpt
Glad to say, sir, was the butler's news after his remarks about Horncastle,