human
Was not this Mr. Lister your father?
gpt
Yes, answered Cyril promptly.
human
He came home from Nigeria some months ago with Durgo, who is the son of a friendly chief. My father, I understand, came down here to ask Captain Huxham for certain jewels--
gpt
Those you showed me, sir?
human
Yes, they were robbed from a trader called Maxwell Faith by Huxham, and my father wished to get them. Durgo came down to seek for my father, but we have never been able to find him.
gpt
He is dead,
human
So you say; but where is the body?
gpt
I don't know; I can't say. Luke paused, then turned to the inspector.
human
Let me tell you what I saw through yonder broken pane.
gpt
Very good. Inglis arranged his papers and prepared his pen.
human
Mind you speak the truth, as I shall take down every word you say. Afterwards Mr. Lister can tell me what he knows.