The fellow had either done the job, or been anticipated in his purpose.

In either case he was present to identify the body, and had written at once, enclosing the signet ring as proof.

That was the same ring we had round in the arbor, and which Viola had instantly recognized.

And those men who had made a tool of me were the robbers.

They had found papers and letters which opened before them this scheme of fraud; then, with his residence address, using his keys, they had learned everything necessary for the completion of their plans.