“Yes, Mr. Ward, and those initials belong to the words, ‘Master of the World,’ in this facsimile.”
“Of which this is the original,” responded Mr. Ward, taking it up.
“It is quite evident,” I urged, “that the two letters are by the same hand.”
“It seems so.”
“You see what threats are made against me, to protect the Great Eyrie.”
“Yes, the threat of death! But Strock, you have had this letter for a month. Why have you not shown it to me before?”
“Because I attached no importance to it. Today, after the letter from the ‘Terror,’ it must be taken seriously.”
“I agree with you. It appears to me most important. I even hope it may prove the means of tracking this strange personage.”
“That is what I also hope, Mr. Ward.”
“Only what connection can possibly exist between the ‘Terror’ and the Great Eyrie?”