At that point, the chambermaid knocks and announces that a gentleman wishes to see Mr. Crisparkle. This gentleman turns out to be Tartar, Neville's neighbor, who was also an old school friend of Crisparkle. Tartar had, in fact, saved Crisparkle from drowning once. Rosa is very taken with the newcomer's courage. In this way, even if Jasper is watching the rooms, he will not be aware that Rosa is in communication with the twins.
Tartar agrees to the plan.
He gives his arm to Rosa, and they all walk to his rooms. Rosa is able to see and talk to Helena, who guesses Rosa's feelings toward Tartar. Helena suggests that it is best if Neville not know that Rosa is so near. The group also agrees with Helena's suggestion that it would be best for Tartar to visit Neville openly, in the hope that Jasper would confront him and warn him away. In that way, they might gain more information about Jasper's intentions.