’Only that we are to a certain degree in the same boat together in this matter.’

‘I won’t admit even that, Mr Squercum.’

’The difference being that your client by his fault has jeopardised his own interests and those of my client, while my client has not been in fault at all.  I shall bring the matter forward before the Lord Mayor to-morrow, and as at present advised shall ask for an investigation with reference to a charge of fraud.  I presume you will be served with a subpoena to bring the letter into court.’

‘If so you may be sure that we shall produce it.’  Then Mr Squercum took his leave and went straight away to Mr Bumby, a barrister well known in the City.  The game was too powerful to be hunted...