3/24/2015
He tiptoed across the kitchen and came to the back door, left the house and then latched/locked the door behind him. After that, he walked cautiously, like a thief, to the other side of the garden with great caution, <em>(just move the caution nearer to the walking)</em> so as not to leave/to avoid leaving any footprint on in the mud. He soon/quickly disappeared into the darkness.