The collection was originally published in book form in 1913, although all of the tales had been previously published in newspapers or magazines from 1881 to 1900.?Six of the stories were published before 1891 and therefore lacked international copyright protection when the collection began to be sold in October 1913.Contents :A Changed ManA Waiting SupperAlicia's DiaryThe Grave by the HandpostEnter a DragoonA Tryst at an Ancient EarthworkWhat the Shepherd SawA Committee-Man of 'The Terror'Master John Horseleigh, KnightThe Duke's ReappearanceA Mere Interlude