The door was broken open; and it may be observed, in passing, that the lock was dear indeed at what I paid for it: a crow to pluck with Master Goguelat.
Second, here is the instrument employed, one of our own table-knives, one of our best, my dear; which seems to indicate no preparation on the part of the gang--if gang it was.

Thirdly, I observe that nothing has been removed except the Franchard dishes and the casket; our own silver has been minutely respected.

This is wily; it shows intelligence, a knowledge of the code, a desire to avoid legal consequences.

I argue from this fact that the gang numbers persons of respectability--outward, of course, and merely outward, as the robbery proves.

But I argue, second, that we must have been observed at Franchard itself by some occult observer, and dogged throughout the day with a skill and patience that I venture to qualify as consummate.