"I can give evidence for you, if you like--I am staying in Hull for a few days--for I can certainly testify to what I had observed.

But that comes later--at present you had better acquaint the manager of the hotel, and I should suggest sending for a local medical man--there are some eminent men of my profession in this town.

And--the body should be laid out.

I'll go and dress, and then do what I can for you." "Much obliged," responded Allerdyke.

"Very kind of you.