Aurora Floyd Chapter XXXVIII

In which the astute Mr. Joseph Grimstone, armed with a blood-stained button and keen observation, sets about shadowing the elusive Stephen Hargraves—nicknamed the "Softy"—through the bustling streets and obscure taverns of Doncaster, scrutinising both his haunts and humble lodgings with dogged determination. Yet despite the detective’s meticulous efforts and his companion’s watchful eyes, the mysterious fugitive manages a cunning escape amidst the crowd on market-day, leaving Grimstone to ponder the chase that has just begun.