# Gurther Reports explained — The Three Just Men

> Chapter companion for The Three Just Men by Edgar Wallace.

## What happens

Dr. Oberzohn, who never sleeps in a bed, learns from Gurther that Pfeiffer is dead from a snake bite during a failed mission. Oberzohn hides Gurther from Inspector Meadows, who arrives to search for Mirabelle Leicester. Meadows warns Oberzohn that three men are after him, but Oberzohn remains defiant, holding a special marriage license as a weapon.

## Themes in this chapter

### Deception and Disguise

Oberzohn hides Gurther in a secret compartment and deceives Meadows during the search.

### Wealth and Power

Oberzohn's obsession with the Monte Doro fortune drives his plot to control Mirabelle.

### Crime and Punishment

Meadows warns of inevitable punishment for Oberzohn, despite the doctor's cleverness.

## Character check-ins

### Dr. Eruc Oberzohn

Reveals his sleepless habits, his plan to marry Mirabelle via a special license, and his calm defiance during Meadows' search.

### Gurther

Returns to report Pfeiffer's death by snake bite; is hidden by Oberzohn in a secret compartment during the police search.

### Iwan Pfeiffer

Reported dead by Gurther, having been bitten by the snake.

### Inspector Meadows

Leads a police search of Oberzohn's house for Mirabelle, warns Oberzohn of the three just men.

### Mirabelle Leicester

Mentioned as the abducted girl whom Meadows seeks and Oberzohn intends to marry.

## Key lines

> Mirabelle dead gave him one chance; Mirabelle alive and persuaded, multiplied that chance by a hundred.

Killing Mirabelle would only give him one opportunity, but convincing her to cooperate would greatly increase his chances.

_Oberzohn weighs the value of Mirabelle's life against his fortune._

> I want to put you where I can give you a fair trial, in accordance with the law of this country, and I shall resist, to the best of my ability, any man taking the law into his own hands.

Meadows intends to arrest Oberzohn legally and prevent vigilante justice.

_Meadows asserts his authority against the three just men._

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