I shook my head.

“That is Detective Inspector James Japp of Scotland Yard⁠—Jimmy Japp. The other man is from Scotland Yard too. Things are moving quickly, my friend.”

I stared at the two men intently. There was certainly nothing of the policeman about them. I should never have suspected them of being official personages.

I was still staring, when I was startled and recalled by the verdict being given:

“Wilful Murder against some person or persons unknown.”