Pavlo Krasnodar

As distinguished foreigners, I should like you to know that, though the penalty for political crimes is swift and severe, we are most careful that the incriminating evidence is beyond question.

You see these letters?

Yes.

We found and saw them to the bodies of her gown.

There are a series of highly dangerous letters from Josip, the leader of the revolutionary party with whom he is obviously handing love.

Here, you may examine them if you wish.

You will observe that the letters have followed her to each of the cities in which she has been singing.

All of them ask questions as to the military garrisons

and the chances of a successful revolution.

She has been a dangerous spy.

Dr. Watson, the Balkan states are a hotbed of European intrigue.

Our penalties must be severe, and we cannot make concessions to the sex of a culprit.

Mr. Joseph, the writer of these letters, have you been able to find any trace of him?

None.

If only we could.

But we have never even seen the man.

However, we are fortunate to trap his assistant and apparently the lady of his choice.

Undoubtedly a blind.

In her home, we found an unsigned love letter in English.

It wasn't the same handwriting as these letters from Yusuf.