Duncan Calton

VII: The Wool King

A leading lawyer and guest at the dinner; he offers a detailed theory about how the murderer escaped detection, suggesting the killer doubled back through Fitzroy Gardens.

XI: Counsel for the Prisoner

Agrees to defend Brian; uses clever questioning to learn Brian had a secret meeting with a woman.

She Was a True Woman

Arranges Madge's visit to Brian, hoping she can persuade him to reveal his alibi.

Madge Makes a Discovery

Assists Madge in the search and deduces the letter's origin from a back slum.

XIV: Another Richmond in the Field

Calton hires Kilsip to investigate the letter and the slum connection, revealing Fitzgerald's secret visit to a dying woman.

A Woman of the People

Accompanies Kilsip into the slums, observes the crowd's love of music, and is repulsed by the squalor of Mother Guttersnipe's den.

Missing

Desperately seeks Sal Rawlins to save Fitzgerald; learns from Kilsip about Whyte's visits to the 'Queen' and Fitzgerald's secret.

XVII: The Trial

Defense lawyer; works on the case, arranges for Madge to attend the trial, and notes the slender proofs of innocence.

Sal Rawlins Tells All She Knows

Visits Sal Rawlins to hear her story, relieved that her testimony will save Fitzgerald.

The Verdict of the Jury

Defense lawyer who presents the alibi and secures Fitzgerald's acquittal.

The Argus Gives Its Opinion

Defense counsel congratulated for his brilliant speech and unwearied diligence in securing Fitzgerald's acquittal.

XXIV: Brian Receives a Letter

Writes a long letter to Brian detailing his investigation into Rosanna Moore and Oliver Whyte, and demands Brian reveal what he knows.

XXVI: Kilsip Has a Theory of His Own

Reads Fitzgerald's letter and discusses the case with Kilsip, expressing skepticism about Kilsip's theory.

Mother Guttersnipe Joins the Majority

Visits Mother Guttersnipe with Kilsip, learns of Mark Frettlby's secret relationship with Rosanna Moore and that Sal Rawlins is Frettlby's daughter.

XXIX: Mr. Calton’s Curiosity Is Satisfied

Satisfies his curiosity as Brian reveals the full truth; learns that Frettlby murdered Whyte and that Madge is illegitimate.

XXXI: Hush-Money

Accompanies Fitzgerald, discovers Frettlby's confession and the blank cheque, and orchestrates the plan to read and burn the confession with Chinston and Kilsip.

XXXII: De Mortuis Nil Nisi Bonum

Assembles the group to read Mark Frettlby's confession and argues for silence to protect the dead man's name.

The Hands of Justice

Leads the plan to trap Moreland; reads Mark Frettlby's confession and acknowledges Kilsip's success.

The Love That Lives

Manages Madge's estates and agrees with Brian to burn Mark Frettlby's confession, keeping the secret of Sal Rawlins' parentage.