, the physician stopped, and, taking off his
hat, appeared to vanish by magic, and to leave another and quite a different man
in his place.
    »Now look'ee here, George,« said the man, turning quickly round upon him,
and tapping him on the breast with a large forefinger. »You know me, and I know
you. You're a man of the world, and I'm a man of the world. My name's Bucket, as
you are aware, and I have got a peace-warrant against Gridley. You have kept him
out of the way a long time, and you have been artful in it, and it does you
credit.«
    Mr. George, looking hard at him, bit his lip and shook his head.
    »Now, George,« said the other, keeping close to him, »you're a sensible man,
and a well-conducted man; that's what you are, beyond a doubt. And mind you, I
don't talk to you as a common character, because you have served your country,
and you know that when duty calls we must obey. Consequently, you're very far
from wanting to give trouble. If I required assistance, you'd assist me; that's
what you'd do. Phil Squod, don't you go a-sidling round the gallery like that;«
the dirty little man was shuffling about with his shoulder against the wall, and
his eyes on the intruder, in a manner that looked threatening: »because I know
you, and won't have it.«
    »Phil!« said Mr. George.
    »Yes, guv'ner.«
    »Be quiet.«
    The little man, with a low growl, stood still.
    »Ladies and gentlemen,« said Mr. Bucket, »you'll excuse anything that may
appear to be disagreeable in this, for my name's Inspector Bucket of the
Detective, and I have a duty to perform. George, I know where my man is, because
I was on the roof last night, and saw him through the skylight, and you along
with him. He is in there, you know,« pointing; »that's where he is - on a sofy.
Now I must see my man, and I must tell my man to consider himself in custody;
but, you know me, and you know I don't want to take any uncomfortable measures.
You give me