It would be a game of wits tonight — the brain of The Shadow pitting itself against the minds of master criminals. For the first time in this strange struggle, The Shadow would meet one of his enemies face to face.
Glade Tremont would soon be here. The crafty lawyer had arranged a conference with Matt Hartley — an intended victim of his plotting. Like Doctor Gerald Savette, he was bent on the perpetration of insidious crime.
What was his plan?
That was to be learned.
But tonight, Glade Tremont was to meet with the surprise of his life. Before this evening was ended, he would see his own face — worn by another man!
That was the plan of The Shadow!
Chapter XI — Orlinov Speaks Facts
Seated in the living room of Ivan Orlinov's castle, Cliff Marsland was reviewing past events. His mind reverted to the events of two nights ago, when he had made his crafty visit to the side wing of the strange house.
Since then, Cliff had been chafing because of his idleness. He had done nothing since he had given his message to Clyde Burke. He could do nothing until he received some reply. Above all, he must restrain himself tonight, for a man's life might be at stake.
In New York, Glade Tremont was to meet Matt Hartley. That meeting held some sinister purpose. The Shadow had been warned of it. The outcome, therefore, would be to Glade Tremont's disadvantage. Meanwhile, Cliff must play his waiting game. It would be unwise for him to repeat his trip to the forbidden territory in the side wing of the house. Much though Cliff desired the excitement of another expedition, he could not afford to take chances that might bring an encounter with Ivan Orlinov or his henchmen.