The young man looked at her curiously, and wished to ask her if she had killed Agstone. But he did not think that it was wise to irritate her at so critical a moment, so merely asked: "What is the name of the steamer?" "The _Kanaro_. That is the name of one of the Easter Island statues which are worshipped by the natives." "Jadby seems to be very closely connected with Easter Island. He certainly has made good use of the Sacred Herb." "What do you mean?" asked Madame Marie angrily. "Nothing," replied Prelice, wondering why she should grow so angry. "But I think that we have talked enough. Mr. Shepworth is exploring the Downs in a motor car, so you and Mr. Rover here can go also if you like." "Yes, yes!" said the fortune-teller eagerly, and with very bright eyes, "we can do that; but I would rather go alone." "No," said Dolly, piping out his decision. "I wish to aid in finding Miss Chent. I must get her married to Shepworth." "Very good," said Prelice, with a short laugh; "go and hunt. I shall go into Folkstone and see after the _Kanaro_. Describe her, Madame." The woman did so at once, and Prelice left the house an hour later with a full knowledge of what kind of a boat Jadby owned. Walking to Hythe, he took the train to Sandgate, and then used the funicular to reach the Leas. Here he swept the horizon and the harbour with his marine-glass to seek for the steamer in which Jadby intended to fly with Mona Chent; but he could see no sign of the boat. Had Prelice been absolutely wise he would have gone to the police station to engage a couple of constables to board the vessel; but he preferred to trust in his own strong arm and in his own wits, which had hitherto served him excellently. Also, unless the constables had a warrant, they could not board the yacht if refused permission. It was better, thought the young man, to go alone and interview the captain. If Jadby was not open to argument, the captain might be, and an intimation that the law would be put in force if Miss Chent was kidnapped might prevent the commander of the _Kanaro_ from risking his own liberty and the liberty of his crew. So Prelice went down to the harbour, and watched for the coming of the steamer. To his surprise, he found that she had arrived an hour since, and was anchored some distance away from the land. There was no doubt that this was the _Kanaro_, as not only did she correspond to the description given by the fortune-teller, but by means of the glass he saw the name on her stern. Lord Prelice acted promptly, and engaged a boat to be rowed on board the steamer. When he climbed up the rope ladder hanging over the side he was greeted unceremoniously by a rough-looking man in a nondescript sort of uniform. In reply, Prelice handed his card, upon which the officer's manner changed to one of courtesy. He conducted Lord Prelice to a richly furnished cabin, and removed his cap with an explanation.