"Describe the watch," said Robert composedly.
"I have. It is a gold watch."
"So is this," said the miner, producing a heavy gold watch from his fob.
"You needn't put in your oar," said the claimant, frowning.
"The boy is right. Describe the watch."
"I have already said that it is a gold watch."
"So is this. Do you claim this watch as yours?"
"No. I suppose it is your watch. The watch in the boy's pocket is not his."
"Correct, squire. But that doesn't prove it is yours."
"Where is the man who handed it to me?" asked Robert.