CHAPTER XXIV

THE MARKS OF THE BEAST “ON the contrary, it is not the room,” said Michael quietly. “The room is at the end of the passage.” The man hesitated. “Can’t you believe me?” he asked in an almost affable tone of voice. “What a sceptical chap you are! Now come, Brixan! I don’t want to be bad friends with you. Let’s go down and have a drink and forget our past animosities. I’m feeling rotten——” “I want to see that room,” said Michael. “I haven’t the key.” “Then get it,” said Michael sharply. Eventually the baronet found a …