“Would you have told him if you did know?” asked Ajeeb.
“I certainly should.”
“So I would judge; you have the appearance of an informer!”
“I am anxious to save Stolburst from the consequences of his act.”
“What has happened to him?”
“You should be able to answer that question,” replied Enoch.
“I?”
“Is he not in your power?”
“Who told you that story?”
“Stolburst has disappeared, and the detective believes you have either murdered the man, or that he is a prisoner in your keeping.”