"Hervey says that you went on board The Diver, and had an
interview with Bolton."
"That is perfectly true, and my visit was paid for the same
reason as I followed the steamer to London--that is, I acted on
behalf of Don Pedro. I wished to ascertain for certain that the
mummy was on board, and having done so from Bolton, I urged him
to induce you to give back the same, free of charge, to De
Gayangos, from whom it had been stolen. He refused, as he
declared that he intended to deliver it to you."
"I knew I could always trust Bolton," said the Professor
enthusiastically. "It would have been better for you to have
come to me, Random."
"I daresay; but I wished, as I told you, to make certain that the
mummy was on board. That was the real reason for my visit; but,
being in Bolton's company, I naturally told him that Don Pedro
claimed the mummy as his property, and warned him that if you or
he kept the same, that there would be trouble."
"Did you use threats?" asked Hope, remembering what he had
overheard.
"No; certainly not."
"Yes, you did," cried Braddock quickly. "Hervey declares that
you told Bolton that he would repent of keeping the mummy, and
that his life would not be safe while he held it.
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