Demelza, Book Three, Chapter 36
At six, three dragoons and a civilian rode down the narrow track of Nampara Combe. ... “But why come here, Ross? Why come here? D’you think someone has told on us?” He smiled. “Go change your dress, my dear, and prepare to be the lady.” ... As she went down and reached the door there was a sudden tremendous burst of laughter. Heartened, she went in. “Oh, my dear, this is Captain McNeil of the Scots Grays. This is my wife.” ... “Thank ye… As I was explaining to your husband, mistress, this is but a routine inquiry, as I understand he was one of the early finders of the body. Also it is said the wanted man has been seen in this immediate neighborhood…” “Really,” said Demelza. “I had not heard it.” ... “So I made this call to see if ye could advise me. Captain Poldark has known the man since boyhood and I thought perhaps he would have some notice of where he might be lurking.” “You might search for a year,” said Ross. ... Captain McNeil screwed up his mustache. “Are there over many suitable boats about whereby a man could make his escape, d’you imagine?” “Oh, I see your point. No, not that one man could handle.” “Do ye know anyone with a suitable boat at all?” “There are a few. I have one myself. It is kept in a cave in Nampara Cove.”
