That feeling was increased, of course, by the fact that I considered your story with reference to the Prince of Malors improbable to the last degree.

In justice to you," he continued more slowly, "I must now admit the possibility that your description of that incident may after all be in accordance with the facts.

Certain facts have come to my knowledge which tend somewhat in that direction.

I shall consider it a favour, therefore, if you will consider my remarks at that interview retracted." "I thank your Grace very much," I answered.
"With reference to the other matter," he continued, "there my opinion remains unaltered.

I do not believe that the papers in the safe were touched after you yourself deposited them there, and I consider your statement to the contrary a most unfortunate one.