As communicated with, and then the four left the road and moved around toward the rear of the house, keeping in the shadows of the trees. Not until they reached the very door of the place were there any signs of life there. The lantern they had observed from a distance was seen no more. The windows were dark and silent. But when they came to the door they found it unlocked. As the crude latch was lifted, with a very slight creaking sound, a movement was heard inside, and then a heavy body was heard striking the ground at the rear. T