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They had removed the unfortunate hunchback in the meantime for the convenience of the inquest, and then, after solemn deliberation, they had returned a verdict of 'Wilful murder' against Victor Decie. On the day following the tragedy there had been a preliminary inquiry, almost immediately adjourned, pending the presence of two most important witnesses--Victor Decie and Miriam. Probably the police had been properly assured that no attempt on the former's part had been contemplated, for there was an air of mystery about their movements which puzzled the quidnuncs and Philip Speedwell not a little. Hazael had said nothing. He had waited for Miriam's return, and now all Westport knew that she was beyond the reach of earthly cross-examination.
Victor was little the worse next day for his adventure. The sea had gone down to its shining summer beauty, but it had not given up its dead. He wandered the next morning along the sands, but ever and anon there came into his eyes a mistiness suspiciously like tears, as he realized the greatness of the girl's sacrifice. He had been advised not to go into Westport. He also knew that his movements were watched. And so the hours slowly passed till the day came for his examination before the Magistrates.