Chapter 71

“No good, Lemoine,” said Anthony, “I was nowhere near America at the time. And I can prove that easily enough. If King Victor impersonated Prince Nicholas in America, then I’m not King Victor. You’re sure he _was_ impersonated? That it wasn’t the man himself?” Superintendent Battle suddenly interposed. “The man was an impostor all right, Mr. Cade.” “I wouldn’t contradict you, Battle,” said Anthony. “You have such a habit of being always right. Are you equally sure that Prince Nicholas died in the Congo?” Battle loo…