# Waterloo explained — The Charing Cross Mystery > Chapter companion for The Charing Cross Mystery by J. S. Fletcher. ## What happens Hetherwick and Robmore search a house where Rhona and Madame Listorelle were imprisoned, finding evidence of their recent captivity. Hetherwick retrieves Rhona's handbag and later meets her. They then go to Waterloo station to meet Matherfield's train, where they spot Baseverie waiting. Robmore and his men surveil Baseverie as the Southampton train arrives. ## Themes in this chapter ### Justice and Investigation Robmore and Hetherwick conduct a thorough search of the house, gathering evidence of the captivity, and later coordinate a surveillance operation at Waterloo to apprehend Baseverie. ### Secrecy and the Past The hidden house with barred windows and bolted doors reveals the secret detention of Rhona and Madame Listorelle, and the woman's sudden flight hints at concealed connections. ## Character check-ins ### Mr. Hetherwick Accompanies Robmore in searching the house, retrieves Rhona's handbag, and later meets Rhona before going to Waterloo station. ### Sergeant Robmore Leads the search of the house, deduces the occupants fled, and later surveils Baseverie at Waterloo with his men. ### Rhona Hannaford Meets Hetherwick after escaping captivity, borrows money, and accompanies him to Waterloo where she identifies Baseverie. ### Dr. Charles Ambrose Mentioned as found dead in Pencove Street, prompting the woman's flight. ### Dr. Cyprian Baseverie Spotted by Rhona at Waterloo station waiting for the Southampton train, under surveillance by Robmore's men. ### Mr. Matherfield Sends a wire from Southampton asking to be met at Waterloo at eight-twenty; expected to be on the train with Baseverie. ## Key lines > I'll tell you what it is, Mr. Hetherwick! exclaimed Robmore abruptly. This house is empty! Empty of people, anyway. Robmore declares that the house is completely deserted. _Robmore's immediate conclusion after finding no response._ > That settles it! he exclaimed. They have been here! This is Miss Han—I mean Miss Featherstone's bag—I've seen her carry it often. Hetherwick confirms the ladies were held there after finding Rhona's familiar handbag. _Key evidence linking the location to the captives._ > Baseverie—himself! she said. There—under that clock! See! He's going towards the gates! Rhona spots Baseverie standing beneath a clock at the station. _Critical identification moment leading to surveillance._ ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charing_cross_mystery_se/chapters/xxvi-waterloo - Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charing_cross_mystery_se - All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charing_cross_mystery_se/chapters