"...Yeah," said Leopold, dubiously. He seemed more than a little disconcerted by the look Ithelus had given him. "I think the villagers might remember that too, though. Are you sure they'd let you in there on your own?"

He paused. Was he trying to back out?

"Maybe it'd be best if I went up the manor first. I - I could tell Esther what's happened, talk to her about the doctor. You could check out the Flychers."