Saint and the Templar Treasure by Leslie Charteris

Author:Leslie Charteris [Charteris, Leslie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Mystery
ISBN: 9780884112662
Publisher: Doubleday
Published: 1940-06-15T00:00:00+00:00

"I thought that's what you'd be most concerned about," Simon said dryly. "Here, take a flashlight and go have a look."

Even though the Saint had become accustomed to Norbert's excitable nature, the intensity of his reaction when he finally managed to negotiate the descent and saw the statue for the first time was quite a spectacle. The professor gawped at the figure, his face a study of joyous amazement like a child unexpectedly presented with a long-coveted toy.

"Incredible! Quite incredible," he breathed, and almost tripped over it in his hurry to get a closer look.

Simon had followed more coolly, and was content to leave the professor alone until his examination was completed and his excitement had subsided enough to allow him to answer questions.

Louis Norbert ran his hands over the grotesque figure as gently as if it were made of the finest bone china. He got down on his knees and traced the carving on the plinth. Simon took in the details of the column for the first time and saw that they depicted a tree through whose heavy foliage peered the contorted faces of what were presumably meant to be wood spirits and devils.

Norbert minutely studied each of the wolves in turn before running his hands up the folds of the dress until by stretching on tiptoe he could glide his fingers over the features of the face. All the while the examination was in progress a steady flow of mumbled superlatives told Simon how important the professor believed the statue to be.

"Well?" Simon prompted at last, when both Norbert's examination and supply of adjectives appeared to be temporarily exhausted.

The professor turned sharply, irritated at having his thoughts disturbed.

"What?"

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