Listen, I must tell you the predicament in which we find ourselves. The exclamation came like a pistol shot. The Prince held up his hand. Do not interrupt. Let me speak.
Every moment is very valuable.
You heard without doubt of the sudden death at the Carlton Hotel. It took place in Mr. Sabin's sitting-room. The victim was Mr. Sabin's servant. The inquest was this afternoon. The verdict was death from the effect of poison.