able to defend myself. Still, the
fact remains that we are no nearer to learning who killed Bolton than we
were."

"I am sending Cockatoo to Pierside to-morrow to stop at the Sailor's
Rest for a time," said Braddock quickly. "He will watch Hervey, and if
there is anything suspicious about his movements, we shall soon know."

"And I turn amateur detective to-morrow and question Widow Anne," said
Hope, after which remark he had to explain matters to Braddock, who
had been out of the room when Mrs. Bolton's strange request had been
discussed.

Meanwhile Donna Inez had been whispering to her lover and pointing to
the mummy. Don Pedro followed her thoughts and guessed what she was
saying. Random proved the truth of his guess by, turning to him.

"Do you really want to take back the mummy to Peru, sir?" he asked
quietly.

"Certainly. Inca Caxas was my forefather. I do not wish to leave him in
this place. His body must be restored to its tomb. All the Indians, who
look upon me as their present Inca expect me to bring the body back.
Although," added De Gayangos gravely, "I did not come to Europe to look
for the mummy, as you know."

"Then I shall buy the mummy," said Random impetuously. "Professor, will
you sell it to me?"

"Now that I have examined it thoroughly I shall be delighted," said the
little man, "say for two thousand pounds."

"Not at all," interposed Don Pedro; "you mean one thousand."

"Of course he does," said Lucy quickly; "and the check must be paid to
Archie, Sir Frank."

"To me! to me!" cried Braddock indignantly. "I insist."

"The money belongs to Archie," said Lucy obstinately. "You have seen
what you desired to see, father and as Archie only lent you the money,
it is only fair that he should have it again."

"Oh, let the Professor have it," said Hope good-naturedly.

"No! no! no!"

Random laughed.

"I shall make the check payable to you, Miss Kendal, and you can give
it to whomsoever you choose," he said; "and now, as everything has been
settled so far, I suggest that we should retire."

"Come to my rooms at the inn," said Don Pedro, opening the door. "I
have much to say to you. Good night, Professor; to-morrow let us go to
Pierside and see if we cannot get at the truth."

"And to-morrow," cried Random, "I shall send the check, sir."

When the company departed, Lucy had another wrangle with her father
about the check. As Archie had gone away, she could speak freely, and
pointed out