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SIR HERPES Z. 
 
But how does this bear on the case ? 
 
SIR GRABSON J. 
 
Dying without issue, he has left all to Sir Percy here ; the 
King (cheers from large but unseen body of retainers, who have been eaves-
dropping), moreover, unwilling that the Marquisate should die 
out, will bestow it on the same lucky young fellow. 
 
SIR HERPES Z. 
 
This is marvellous news ! 
 
SIR GRABSON J. 
 
Again, Lady Baird has just perished in awful agony.  
Having suffered for twenty years from a hideous and incu-
rable disease, she brought matters to a climax last night by 
falling into a barrel of boiling sulphuric acid. 
 
SIR HERPES Z. 
 
How so ? 
 
SIR GRABSON J. 
 
It was her bath-night. 
 
SIR HERPES Z. 
 
An !  enamel !  But why did it hurt her ? 
 
SIR GRABSON J. 
 
(Impressively.)  It is the finger of God !