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Full text: Japanese translation and original English

After hearing the client’s account, Holmes points out how rashly he behaved. The man excuses himself by saying that he was still young at the time. Holmes proposes the first course they should take, but the reply is unpromising. Throughout the exchange, the detective’s manner remains calm and composed as before.

"I was mad—insane."「私はどうかしていたのだ――正気ではなかった」
"You have compromised yourself seriously."「ご自分のお立場をひどく危うくなさいましたね」
"I was only Crown Prince then.「あの頃はまだ皇太子にすぎなかった。
I was young.若かったのだ。
I am but thirty now."今でもまだ三十なのだ」
"It must be recovered."「取り戻さなくてはなりません」
"We have tried and failed."「試みたが、うまくいかなかった」
"Your Majesty must pay.「陛下がお支払いになるほかありません。
It must be bought."買い取るほかありません」
"She will not sell."「あの女は売ろうとしない」
"Stolen, then."「では、盗み出すまでです」