Chapter TwoThe previous day, riding across country, Jim had reached the Park of Winsford House in well under the time Huxley had expected.
As he saw the huge house which had been remodelled at the beginning of the century, he thought that it was not only one of the most impressive buildings he had ever seen but he also knew that the stables exceeded in every way those of The Castle.
He rode down the drive and then having crossed the bridge over the lake, he turned right towards the side of the house where the kitchens and servants’ quarters were situated.
Knowing Winsford House well, Jim knew where he could tie up his horse and, having done so, he went to the kitchen door.
He knocked and walked in, looking for someone to whom he could give the note he had brought with him. Then he saw
