"No; I want to see you."
"Me?" the foreigner's eyebrows went up. "Well, I am at your disposal."
"It is about that murder that took place on board the 'Neptune,'" said Ronald, going straight to the point.
"Ah, indeed!" said said the Marchese, quietly; "a most interesting subject. Have you discovered anything yet?"
"Yes, many things."
"Such as will lead to the detection of the assassin, I presume?"
"I don't know," answered Ronald, shortly.
"That's a pity; can I assist you in any way?"
"I think you can."
"Then you may command my services," replied the Marchese, politely.