CHAPTER LII

The Man in the Boat Jim called in the River Police inspector, and they lit the saloon's lamp before making a further examination. Coldharbour Smith must have died instantly. The arrow had passed through the heart and had been driven with such force that it had penetrated the wood of the chairback. "He saw whatever he saw, and reached for his gun," said Jim. "How long has he been dead?" The hands were warm. "He must have been killed whilst we were coming alongside; the lamp-shade was hot--did you notice that?" He wa…