CHAPTER XXVII

THE CAVES MR. LONGVALE’S two patients were removed to hospital that night, and, with a favourable report on the man’s condition from the doctors, Michael felt that one aspect of the mystery was a mystery no longer. His old schoolmaster received a visit that night. “More study?” he asked good-humouredly when Michael was announced. “Curiously enough, you’re right, sir,” said Michael, “though I doubt very much whether you can assist me. I’m looking for an old history of Chichester.” “I have one published in 1600. You’…