A hand caught Adith by the back of his collar and tugged him away from the window. Having stepped out for a breath of fresh air, Horace had noticed the figure ducking in the shadows and assumed the worst. Silently following the presumed burglar, he watched, unseen from the shadows, until his suspicions were confirmed and the lad (a young man really, now that Horace could see him clearly) was caught peering into the window.
The silver knob on the top of Hoarace's walking cane caught the light coming through the window as he held it high, prepared to subdue the wretch, if need be. His face stern, he said, "What are you doing here? I shall call the Constable..."