But--the mystery's a lot thicker than just that.

And Brake didn't come here to find Ransford.

He came because of the secret in that scrap of paper.

And as you've got it, doctor--out with it!" Bryce saw no reason for concealment and producing the scrap of paper laid it on the table between himself and his host.

Harker peered inquisitively at it.
"Latin!" he said.