# II explained — Room 13

> Chapter companion for Room 13 by Edgar Wallace.

## What happens

Johnny Gray is released from Dartmoor prison and returns to Peter Kane's house, where he learns that Marney has married Major Floyd. He encounters Barney Ford and overhears a confrontation between Marney and Barney about his prying. Johnny and Peter discuss Emanuel Legge, who has been released and holds a grudge against Peter for allegedly informing on him.

## Themes in this chapter

### Loyalty and Betrayal

Peter Kane denies betraying Emanuel Legge, while Legge believes he was 'shopped'; Fenner's case highlights betrayal by Legge.

### Fatherhood and Protection

Peter Kane's obsessive concern for Marney's future leads him to support her marriage to Major Floyd.

### Crime and Punishment

Johnny's release from prison, Fenner's assault and impending flogging, and the ongoing criminal tensions between Legge and Kane.

## Character check-ins

### Johnny Gray

Released from prison and returns to Peter Kane's house; learns of Marney's marriage; discusses Emanuel Legge with Peter.

### Peter Kane

Welcomes Johnny back; reveals Marney married Major Floyd; discusses Emanuel Legge's hatred and release.

### Marney Kane

Now married to Major Floyd; confronts Barney Ford about his prying.

### Barney

The butler with a criminal past; caught prying by Marney; greets Johnny upon his return.

### Emanuel Legge

Mentioned as having been released from prison six months ago; holds a grudge against Peter Kane.

### Fenner

A convict who attacks a warder; his case is discussed in relation to Legge's testimony.

## Key lines

> He hates you, Peter. He says you shopped him.

Johnny tells Peter that Emanuel Legge believes Peter informed on him.

_Johnny relays Legge's accusation of betrayal._

> She was married this morning.

Peter reveals that Marney married Major Floyd earlier that day.

_Johnny learns of Marney's marriage._

> He coshed a screw, but they can't give him another bashing.

Fenner attacked a warder but cannot be flogged again because his sentence is nearly over.

_Discussion of Fenner's violent outburst and the limits on punishment._

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