SEA UNICORN in 1883. When I found Patrick Cairns among the

harpooners my research was nearing its end. I argued that the

man was probably in London, and that he would desire to leave

the country for a time. I therefore spent some days in the

East-end, devised an Arctic expedition, put forth tempting terms

for harpooners who would serve under Captain Basil -- and behold

the result!"

"Wonderful!" cried Hopkins. "Wonderful!"

"You must obtain the release of young Neligan as soon as possible,"

said Holmes. "I confess that I think you owe him some apology.

The tin box must be returned to him, but, of course, the securities

which Peter Carey has sold are lost for ever. There's the cab,

Hopkins, and you can remove your man. If you want me for the trial,

my address and that of Watson will be somewhere in Norway --

I'll send particulars later."

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