He held an old black boot in the air.

"Meyers, Toronto," was printed on the leather inside.
"It is worth a mud bath," said he.

"It is our friend Sir Henry's missing boot." "Thrown there by Stapleton in his flight." "Exactly.

He retained it in his hand after using it to set the hound upon the track.

He fled when he knew the game was up, still clutching it.