“And did I say it was enough? Now, I appeal to the t’other Governor. Now, fair! Did I say so?”

“He certainly has not said that he had no more to tell,” Eugene observed in a low voice without looking at him, “whatever he seemed to imply.”

“Hah!” cried the informer, triumphantly perceiving that the remark was generally in his favour, though apparently not closely understanding it. “Fort’nate for me I had a witness!”

“Go on, then,” said Lightwood. “Say out what you have to say. No afterthought.”