"Yes," defiantly; "who else could have it?"
Foster made no answer, so Ronald took up the conversation.
"What motive had Vassalla for committing this crime?" he asked, in a puzzled tone; "he would not have nourished revenge all these years."
"Ah, you don't know a Maltese gentleman," said Mrs. Verschoyle; "he never forgets an insult. My husband insulted him seven years ago, and he swore he would kill him. It is like the Corsican Vendetta with us."
"Are you prepared to make this statement in a court of law?" asked Foster, eyeing her keenly.
"Yes! I will swear to it on the cross."
"Vassalla will have to be arrested."
"Of course," she retorted, defiantly. "I want him to be arrested."
"For the murder of your husband at Valletta?"
"Yes!"