40/52 You broke into my house by force anyhow. If you take valuables away with you, which you found here, it's burglary in England, whatever it may be in your country; and if you don't know it, these two professional gentlemen do. So you just do as I tell you, if you want to keep out of gaol.' The fair man had shown a too evident intention of slipping the envelope into his own pocket, doubtless to be produced in evidence, but Mr.Van Torp's final argument seemed convincing. Indeed, I am rather flattered to find that you both value it so highly.' Mr.Van Torp's hard face grew harder, and a very singular light came into his eyes. He moved forwards till he was close to the fair man. |