Harvey, moved by compassion, visited the unfortunate Englishman, listened to his ravings, and played the part of Good Samaritan.

On recovery, the stranger made full disclosure of his position.

Being at Brussels on a holiday, he had got into the company of gamblers, and, after winning a large sum (ten thousand francs, he declared), had lost not only that, but all else.

that he possessed, including his jewellery.

He had gambled deliberately; he wanted money, money, and saw no other way of obtaining it.