# Work for Gurther explained — The Three Just Men

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

## What happens

Dr. Oberzohn assigns Gurther to eliminate a traitor, and Gurther perfects an elaborate disguise to carry out the murder. Meanwhile, Monty Newton and Joan Newton enjoy a night at the theatre, where Monty is killed in the dark during a play, likely by Gurther.

## Themes in this chapter

### Deception and Disguise

Gurther's elaborate disguise as a crippled gentleman is central to the chapter, showcasing the theme of deception.

### Loyalty and Betrayal

Oberzohn speaks of a 'Judas treachery' and sends Gurther to kill a traitor, highlighting betrayal.

### Crime and Punishment

The murder of Monty Newton during the play and Gurther's planned killing underscore the theme of crime.

## Character check-ins

### Gurther

Disguises himself as a crippled gentleman to carry out Oberzohn's orders; reflects on his ambitions and the importance of the prisoner in the cellar.

### Dr. Eruc Oberzohn

Assigns Gurther to kill a traitor; discusses plans and praises Gurther's disguise.

### Montague Newton

Attends the theatre with Joan; is murdered in the dark during the play.

### Joan Newton

Enjoys the theatre with Monty; discovers his body and screams hysterically.

### Leon Gonsalez

Seen in the front row of the stalls with the other two Just Men.

### George Manfred

Present in the front row with Gonsalez.

### Raymond Poiccart

Present in the front row with the other Just Men.

## Key lines

> Once more, my Gurther, I send you forth. This time to save us all from the Judas treachery of one we thought was our friend.

Oberzohn sends Gurther to eliminate a traitor they once trusted.

_Oberzohn assigns the murder mission._

> The face had an unearthly ivory pallor; the black brows, the faint shadows beneath the eyes that suggested a recent illness, the close-cropped black beard in which grey showed—these might not have deceived him.

Gurther's disguise made him look like a pale, ill, and deformed stranger.

_Description of Gurther's disguise._

> Monty! Speak to me! He's dead, he's dead!

Joan screams that Monty is dead after discovering his body.

_Joan's reaction to Monty's murder._

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