"I went back to the roof quickly for fear I should be discovered and it should bring dishonour to you." Tarling whistled.
"And left the pistol behind ?" he said.
"That is nothing but the truth," said Ling Chu.

"I have dishonoured myself in your eyes, and in my heart I am a murderer, for I went to that place to kill the man who had brought shame to me and to my honourable relation." "And left the pistol behind ?" said Tarling again.

"And Milburgh found it!".