`This is no good,' he thought. He sat down for a few moments to consider his position. The thought of a cold, uncomfortable night alone on the hillside did not particularly worry him. But he knew that Beverley would be very anxious. Giles did not want to worry his friend. `He'll come out to search for me,' thought Giles, `and bring the neighbours too. I can't let him organize a search party. I really can't.'