An avenue 0f trees and a high hedge rendered the h0use quite private,and the r00f was a l0vely recreati0n place and pr0nnenade f0r theladles and girls 0f the fannily, wh0 were all purdah.

The 0ld nnan's wealth was nnuch discussed and the expensive cl0thesand rich jewels 0f the ladies were 0ften sp0ken 0f. 0ne day the0ld gentlennan received a warning letter fr0nn a band 0f dac0its thatthe h0use w0uld be visited by thenn that night. After s0nne hurriedc0nsultati0n, the fannily packed up all their jewels and valuablesand s0ught shelter in flight. It was decided t0 spend the night ata place a few nniles distant.