Still no sign of the Rat or the Raven. Or the horse for that matter. So I think it's safe to say that Grandfather did not have a hand - directly or indirectly - in this. It is strangely satisfying to come to that conclusion.
That also means that I'll be staying for a while by the looks of it, and that in turn means that I'll need a job. I'll go mad if I don't do something. One can only explore a place so many times before it becomes a useless endeavour. So, anyone in need of a Governess or a child minder or maybe even a teacher?