VI. Labyrinths of Blood 93 In which a detective attaches a pair of asses’ ears to his head. In which Julien De Medici removes for a moment a mask. In which a glimpse, incredible and disturbing, is caught of the soul of Florence Ballau. Who blew out the candle of the salamanders? VII. The Haunted Room 110 In which an apoplectic scientist explodes. In which invisible footsteps sound in a dark corridor. In which Julien De Medici opens a letter. The woman of the hidden eyes. Floria, the lady of the dagger, appears. In which underworlds collide. The staircase to Hell and a strange passion. A voice that spoke over the telephone. VIII. Denouement No. 1 132 In which Nemesis babbles cheerfully. In which the Dead Flower adopts new petals. Postmarks and time-tables and a false beard that sneers mischievously. Also a scrawl of vengeance, enigmatic ashes and a half signature. IX. The Hidden Voice 151 In which a scientist half opens a reluctant door. The strange sleep of Florence Ballau. The broken murmur. “It was ... it was....” In which a detective scratches his ear and sighs. In which Julien De Medici puts on his armor. X. The Dagger of Mist 161 In which a pathologist reasons himself into a railroad trip. Francesca of the spiral eyes. The ancient science of demonology. The visiting shadow. The dagger that glistened against the moon. XI. Elusive Climaxes 173 In which Julien De Medici finds himself grewsomely decorated. In which he passes triumphantly on his own innocence. The exonerating wound. Candlestick and cross again and the laugh of a new Francesca. A new doubt. A telegram both absurd and bewildering. Cinematographic clews. XII. The Woman with the Cackling Laugh 186 Treasures for sale. Bidders and buyers and candlesticks. In which an old woman makes an exciting purchase. In which Julien De Medici pursues an aged Alice in Wonderland. The beginning of a story. XIII. The Two Florias 209 In which Julien De Medici meets a train and grapples with a skyrocket. The triumphant phantoms again. In which Dr. Lytton relates an incredible story concerning dawn in Rollo, Maine. “Come at once—she is dying.” XIV. Act II 230 The burning-eyed visitor. An old favorite. Amateur theatricals. “Light the candles!” In which Julien De Medici reveals himself as an effective playwright.