He could have bought grooved needles, it is true, such as they sometimes use for retaining small quantities of lymphs and medicines; but we had none in stock, and to buy them would be to manufacture evidence against himself, in case of detection.

Besides, the rough, jagged edge would hold the material he wished to inject all the better, while its saw-like points would tear the flesh, imperceptibly, but minutely, and so serve his purpose." "Which was ?" "Try the needle, and judge for yourself.

I prefer you should find out.
You can tell me to-morrow." "It was quick of you to detect it!" I cried, still turning the suspicious object over.

"The difference is so slight." "Yes; but you tell me my eyes are as sharp as the needle.

Besides, I had reason to doubt; and Sebastian himself gave me the clue by selecting his instrument with too great deliberation.