[Taking from his pocket an exploded cartridge.] This was found about two yards from the body. As you see, it's a revolver cartridge. It was brought to me this evening.
George.
I don't know what that proves.
Alec.
You know just as well as I do that none of our natives has a revolver. Besides ourselves only two or three of the servants have them.
[George becomes white with fear, he takes out
his handkerchief and wipes his face.
Alec.
[Quietly.] Will you give me your revolver?
George.
I haven't got it. I lost it in the skirmish this afternoon. I didn't tell you as I thought you'd be annoyed.