"You are aware that your superintendent, Danville, obtained leave ofabsence last week to attend to some affairs of his at Lyons, and that heis not expected back just yet for a day or two. While he is away, pushon the affair of Trudaine. Collect all the evidence, and hold yourselfin readiness to act on it at a moment's notice. Don't leave the officetill you have heard from me again. If you have a copy of the PrivateInstructions respecting Danville, which you wrote for me, send it to myhouse. I wish to refresh my memory. Your original letter is burned."