But he had come, at last, and he had evidently tracked Ransford to Wrychester--why, otherwise, had he presented himself at Ransford's door on that eventful morning which was to witness his death?
Nothing, in Bryce's opinion, could be clearer.

Brake had turned up.

He and Ransford had met--most likely in the precincts of the Cathedral.

Ransford, who knew all the quiet corners of the old place, had in all probability induced Brake to walk up into the gallery with him, had noticed the open doorway, had thrown Brake through it.

All the facts pointed to that conclusion--it was a theory which, so far as Bryce could see, was perfect.