Was there any special design on the Ko-Katana ?" "It was ornamented in some way, but I forget the pattern." "I can help you in that matter," said Hume.

"I remember perfectly that the handle, of polished gun-metal, bore a beautiful embossed design in gold and silver of a setting sun surmounted by clouds and two birds." "Correct, Mr.Hume, I recall it now," said the detective.

"The same thing appears on the handle of the sword." Brett ruminated silently on this fresh information.

Like the other pieces in the puzzle, it seemed to have no sort of connection with the cause of the crime.
"Why do you say 'setting sun'?
How does one distinguish it from the rising sun in embossed or inlaid work ?" he asked Hume.
"I do not know.

I only repeat Alan's remark.