'You have examined it every day to see that it has not been tampered with?'
'Several times a day.'
'It has been watched day and night by some person or persons appointed by you, in whose trustworthiness you have faith?'
'It has.'
'Therefore, in your opinion, since Mr. Montagu Babbacombe, thirty days ago, fell asleep, and was locked in this case in your presence, no one has had access to him of any sort or kind?'
'That is my opinion.'
'I have now to ask you to hand me the key of the case.'
It was handed over. Mr. FitzHoward held it up for us to see.
'There are four locks to the case, one at each side. This key opens them all. The locks are of very peculiar construction; as, also, is the key. I will now proceed to unlock the case.'
He did unlock it. Four men came forward, lifted the case--it seemed as much as they could do--and, with considerable difficulty, because of the crowd, bore it from the room.