# XX explained — The Square Emerald

> Chapter companion for The Square Emerald by Edgar Wallace.

## What happens

The police raid May Towers, arresting Princess Bellini. Leslie Maughan is rescued by Peter Dawlish. Inspector Coldwell interrogates Mrs. Inglethorne about a missing child, and Peter discovers evidence in her room. The chapter concludes with Leslie comforting Elizabeth and promising to introduce her to her real father.

## Themes in this chapter

### Crime and Justice

The police raid and arrest of Princess Bellini, along with Coldwell's interrogation of Mrs. Inglethorne, highlight the pursuit of justice.

### Family and Betrayal

The revelation of baby farming and the search for Elizabeth's true parentage underscore themes of family and betrayal.

### Gender and Power

Coldwell's comment about handcuffing a woman and the dynamics between Leslie and Princess Bellini reflect gender and power struggles.

## Character check-ins

### Leslie Maughan

Rescued from May Towers; comforts Elizabeth and promises to introduce her to her real father.

### Peter Dawlish

Injured during the raid; discovers evidence in Mrs. Inglethorne's room; rescues Leslie.

### Princess Anita Bellini

Arrested by Coldwell at May Towers; handcuffed and taken to Wimbledon police station.

### Mr. Coldwell

Leads the raid on May Towers; interrogates Mrs. Inglethorne about the missing child.

### Mrs. Inglethorne

Interrogated by Coldwell in Holloway Prison; reveals information about baby farming.

### Elizabeth Dawlish

Found weeping in her bed; Leslie comforts her and promises to introduce her to her real father.

## Key lines

> But you have the distinction of being the first woman I’ve ever handcuffed.

Coldwell tells Princess Bellini she is the first woman he has handcuffed.

_Highlights Coldwell's attitude and the rarity of female arrests in his experience._

> I’m going to introduce you to a real one.

Leslie tells Elizabeth she will introduce her to her real father.

_Shows Leslie's compassion and the resolution of Elizabeth's parentage mystery._

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