But there would be no use in trying to find it, except on one condition." "And that ?" "Knowledge! I am completely ignorant of Egyptian matters, language, writing, history, secrets, medicines, poisons, occult powers--all that go to make up the mystery of that mysterious land.

This disease, or condition, or whatever it may be called, from which Mr.Trelawny is suffering, is in some way connected with Egypt.

I have had a suspicion of this from the first; and later it grew into a certainty, though without proof.

What you have said tonight confirms my conjecture, and makes me believe that a proof is to be had.

I do not think that you quite know all that has gone on in this house since the night of the attack--of the finding of Mr.Trelawny's body.