The mansion of the Kildares was in Thomas court.

That’s right, Ned Lambert said. That’s quite right, sir.

If you will be so kind then, the clergyman said, the next time to allow me perhaps...

Certainly, Ned Lambert said. Bring the camera whenever you like. I’ll get those bags cleared away from the windows. You can take it from here or from here.

In the still faint light he moved about, tapping with his lath the piled seedbags and points of vantage on the floor.

From a long face a beard and gaze hung on a chessboard.

I’m deeply obliged, Mr Lambert, the clergyman said.

I won’t trespass on your valuable time...