"I have ascertained that Ronald's behaviour during the time he was staying at the hotel was that of an ordinary sane Englishman.

The proprietor says he was quite a gentleman, with nothing eccentric or peculiar about him, and the servants say the same.

They are the best judges, after all.

And nobody noticed anything peculiar about him at the breakfast table except yourself and Sir Henry--and what happened?
Nothing, except that he was a bit excited--and no wonder, after the young man had just been ordered to leave the hotel.

Then Sir Henry grabbed hold of him and he fainted--or pretended to faint; it may have been all part of his game.