A little later I came to your room and found the broken window and the bullet mark in the wall.

This is M'sieur Adare's old room, and the bullet was intended for him.

And now, M'sieur Philip, why do you say that I am responsible for the attempt to kill you, or the master ?" "You have convicted yourself," declared Philip, his eyes ablaze.

"A moment ago you said you were glad the assassin escaped!" "I am, M'sieur," replied Jean in the same quiet voice.

"Why I am glad I will leave to your imagination.