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Full text: Japanese translation and original English

Wilson chose Spaulding from about twelve applicants because he was capable and inexpensive. Holmes now asks for a precise physical description of this man who is content with half wages. Wilson describes his build, movements, and face. One particular detail in the answer makes Holmes sit up with sudden interest.

"At half wages, in fact."「しかも、給金は半分でだね」
"Yes."「そうです」
"What is he like, this Vincent Spaulding?"「どんな男かね、そのヴィンセント・スポールディングというのは？」
"Small, stout-built, very quick in his ways, no hair on his face, though he's not short of thirty.「小柄で、がっしりした体つきで、動きがとてもすばしこくて、もう三十にはなるのに、顔にひげが一本もありません。
Has a white splash of acid upon his forehead."額には、酸がはねた白い跡があります」
Holmes sat up in his chair in considerable excitement.ホームズはひどく興奮した様子で、椅子の上で身を起こした。
"I thought as much," said he.「やはりそうか」と彼は言った。
"Have you ever observed that his ears are pierced for earrings?"「彼の耳に、耳輪をつけるための穴が開いているのに気づいたことはあるかね？」
"Yes, sir.「ええ、ありますよ。
He told me that a gipsy had done it for him when he was a lad."子どものころにジプシーに開けてもらったんだと言っていました」