They kept a close watch on the house all the rest of the day.  At night all the doors and windows were bolted, and Eves took turns with Templeton to mount guard.  The latter was by no means sure of the legal position; it might be that he was mistaken, and that a forcible entry would not be a breach of the law.  The night was undisturbed, and next morning Eves, leaving Templeton to keep watch, went down to the village to consult Constable Haylock.