However, it was possible that the man might be right in his surmise, since Vasa alone could have known about the emeralds.

The only doubt was whether he would have waited for thirty years before looting the mummy.

Archie said nothing of these thoughts, as they would only serve to prolong an unprofitable discussion.

But he made one suggestion.
"Your best plan," he said suggestively, "is to write a description of Vasa--who, by the way, has probably changed his name--and hand it to the police, with the promise of a reward if he is found." "I am very poor, senor.

Surely the Professor here--" "I can offer nothing," said Braddock quickly, "as I am quite as poor as you are, if not more so, Sir Frank might help," he added sarcastically.
"I shall not ask," said Don Pedro loftily.