"Why did he wish to see the Duke of Saxonsteade?
He certainly did want to see him--and as soon as possible.

You'll remember that his Grace was questioned about that at the inquest and could give no explanation--he knew nothing of Brake, and couldn't suggest any reason why Brake should wish to have an interview with him.
But--I can!" "You ?" exclaimed Bryce.
"I," answered Harker.

"And it's this--I spoke just now of that man Glassdale.

Now you, of course; have no knowledge of him, and as you don't keep yourself posted in criminal history, you don't know what his offence was ?" "You said--forgery ?" replied Bryce.
"Just so--forgery," assented Harker.

"And the signature that he forged was--the Duke of Saxonsteade's! As a matter of fact, he was the Duke's London estate agent.