I examined the clothing of the deceased.

On the soles of the boots I observed dried mud, which was unlike that on my own and Jervis's boots, from the gravelly square of the inn.

I noted a crease on each leg of the deceased man's trousers as if they had been turned up half-way to the knee; and in the waistcoat pocket I found the stump of a 'Contango' pencil.

On the floor of the bedroom, I found a portion of an oval glass somewhat like that of a watch or locket, but ground at the edge to a double bevel.

Dr.Jervis and I also found one or two beads and a bugle, all of dark brown glass." Here Thorndyke paused, and Marchmont, who had been gazing at him with growing amazement, said nervously: "Er--yes.