A. I think there but one passion strong enough in Ragobah to make plain his hunt like dog for last twenty year. Such persevere mean strong motive, and as I have good reason to remember how quick he forget a kindness, I know he not moved by friendship, Sahib.
Q. His motive then is—
A. Revenge.
Q. Have you any idea why he cherishes this malice?
A. I think it because some old love affair; some rival in his wife’s love.
Q. Indeed! Then he has been married?
A. Yes, Sahib.
Q. Where shall I find his wife?
A. All that is left of her is in the bottomless well in the cave on Malabar Hill.
Q. Did Ragobah kill her?