‘Well, my friend,' said Skinner to Martin, as the door closed behind Maggie Rose and little Mark. 'In all my years I don't think I have ever heard a better or more reliable witness.
That's it. The whole story. Markie even gave us a motive, only thankfully he didn't realise what he was saying. There's a public meeting tonight, I believe, in the Assembly Hall at Stewart's — Melville. Our murderer will be there for sure, rather than at home. So, right away, send Mackie, McGuire and young Sammy to search those premises. They'll know what they're looking for.'
`What about a warrant?'
`They can call in on Sheriff Sinclair on the way there. He lives in Arboretum Road.
If he isn't at home…?'
`Then find him, Andy — him or any other bloody Sheriff. I want that place searched tonight, and if the troops uncover anything, I want to know right away. Once that's in motion you take Mcllhenney, and Adam Arrow, go along to Stewart's — Melville, and as soon as Leona's meeting is over, make the arrest. But take all precautions, and be very, very careful.
`From what we've heard today, and seen earlier, Marshall Elliot is a very dangerous man.'