In the small adjoining bedroom where Gaedren Lamm slept and ate, our heroes find a hatbox. Within, shockingly, is the severed and decomposing head of Madame Zellara, the gypsy fortuneteller. Dr. Cross is able to determine that she must have been dead for a least a week and more likely two. In addition, a small wooden box containing her Tarot cards is found beside the head.
Also taken from the room is a strongbox (the lock is summarily shot off by Lt. Forrester) containing several valuables, the disposition of which is deferred until such time as the group has time to recover and consider things properly.
As the items are taken to the waiting coach, Mei Mei, who has been searching for any evidence of her sister's fate, emerges carrying a number of ledgers, hopeful that they may contain a clue.
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