"His name?"
"His real name is Herbert Murray, his assumed name is Markby."
"Markby; I know that name. Of course; he is the principal witness against you. You say his assumed name?"
"Yes."
"Can you prove it?"
"Easily; if I can get at the means of establishing a defence. It is to effect this, that I have addressed myself to the consul, but he does not reply, so that, monstrous and absurd as this charge is, we are unable to disprove it, simply because here we are tied hand and foot."
"This is very strange."
The doctor, as he spoke, shot them a dubious glance, which did not escape Jack.
"I tell you, sir, that my father is rich and influential. Moreover, he is exceedingly liberal in money matters with me. I have not the slightest need to add to my income by any means whatever, much less dishonest courses."
"What proof can I offer to the governor?"