There was no sign of a place whence it had been taken.

It corresponds with the injuries.

There is no sign of any other weapon." "And the murderer ?" "Is a tall man, left-handed, limps with the right leg, wears thick-soled shooting-boots and a grey cloak, smokes Indian cigars, uses a cigar-holder, and carries a blunt pen-knife in his pocket.

There are several other indications, but these may be enough to aid us in our search." Lestrade laughed.

"I am afraid that I am still a sceptic," he said.