We waited to see whether it was from the captain, and presently found that we were not destined to be disappointed.

Once more the agent consulted his code, transcribed the message, and read it to us.
"Have interviewed Gifford, threatened him with the police for using passage booked by another person.

He confesses having been induced by stranger such as you describe to accept passage Colombo.

How shall I act ?" "We've been done again," I cried, bringing my fist down with a thump upon the table.

"It's only another proof of Hayle's cleverness.