"The man who
organized this system of espionage is a master at his craft. He
has been careful to seal both ends of every connection, that is
to say, though we found evidence of Master Bellward-Bruhl being
in possession of highly confidential information relating to the
movements of troops, we discovered nothing to show whence he
received it or how or where he was going to forward it. But we
did find a direct thread leading straight back to Nur-el-Din."
"Really," said Desmond, "that rather complicates things for her,
doesn't it?"
"It was in the shape of a letter of introduction, in French,
without date or address, warmly recommending the dancer to our
friend, Bellward."
"Who is this letter from?"
"It is simply signed 'P.', but you shall see it for yourself when
you get the other documents in the case."
"But surely, sir, such a letter might be presented in perfectly
good faith..."
"It might, but not this one. This letter, as an expert has
ascertained beyond all doubt, is written on German manufactured
note-paper of a very superior quality;, the writing is stiff and
angular and not French: and lastly, the French in which it is
phrased, while correct, is unusually pompous and elaborate."
"Then..."
"The letter was, in all probability, written by a German!"
There was a moment's silence.
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