Emyr received the result from his own laboratory before lunch.
"It is the saliva from a reptile though I could not say whether it is from a lizard or a snake." Dr. Sergio was pondering while scratching his balding head. "It is the first time I saw the structure of a reptile's saliva, sir. Where did you get it?"
'From the necklace and bracelet...' Emyr replied to himself.
"From my garden." Emyr's answer was short. "That's all, Doc. Thank you for your speedy assistance." He was unsmiling.
"Anytime, Mr. Viceroy." The doctor felt the mute dismissal in his discouraging tone. He gave a forced smile.
Emyr walked to the window and mulled the result.
'It is impossible... but how can I explain the appearance of the trinkets on Ara's desk?' he mused on silently.
He called the mansion impulsive
