The Chinese Nail Murders by Robert Van Gulik

Author:Robert Van Gulik [Gulik, Robert Van]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, History & Criticism, Judge Dee
Publisher: Harper&Row
Published: 1961-01-01T22:00:00+00:00

Thirteenth Chapter

THE JUDGE CONVERSES WITH AN ANTIQUE DEALER; HE IS TOLD THE EFFECT OF LACQUER POISONING

Judge Dee halted his horse in front of the paper shop and called out to the clerk standing by the door that he wanted to see Yeh Pin.

The old paper merchant came hurriedly outside and respectfully invited the judge to come inside for a cup of tea. But Judge Dee did not descend from his horse; he said he only wanted to know whether Yeh Tai had come back.

“No, Your Honor,” Yeh Pin said with a worried look, “he still hasn’t turned up! I have sent my clerk around to the restaurants and gambling clubs he frequents, but nobody has seen him. I am really getting afraid that he has met with an accident.”

“If he isn’t back tonight,” Judge Dee said, “I’ll have placards put up with his description, and I’ll warn the military police. I wouldn’t worry, though. Your brother didn’t impress me as a man who is an easy victim for footpads or other crooks. Let me know after the evening meal.”

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