Prison passes and permits

“I have no doubt we can get the necessary permits this morning and reach Winchester by the evening train.” (Sherlock Holmes)

There was some delay in the official pass.

We were compelled to spend the night at Winchester, as the formalities had not yet been completed, but next morning, in the company of Mr. Joyce Cummings, the rising barrister who was entrusted with the defence, we were allowed to see the young lady in her cell.