Godfrey was not very surprised to find that Dunstan had not come home after his day's hunting. Perhaps he was staying the night at a public house. But when Dunstan did not return home the next day, Godfrey began to worry about Wild-fire. He did not trust his brother, and wondered if Dunstan had gone away to spend the money on gambling. So he decided to go to look for him. On the road near Raveloe he met his neighbour, John Bryce, who had arranged to buy Wildfire from Dunstan.

"Well, Godfrey," said Bryce, "did your brother tell you about the horse?"

"What do you mean, John?" replied Godfrey quickly. "No, he hasn't been home yet. What's happened to my horse?"

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