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The Inquest from "Rebecca". The inquest is held in Lanyon. The narrator faints during the proceedings. The boat-builder, James Tabb, testifies that the boat was deliberately scuttled.

The following Tuesday

The Inquest

The inquest is held in Lanyon. The narrator faints during the proceedings. The boat-builder, James Tabb, testifies that the boat was deliberately scuttled. The Coroner questions Maxim, who remains calm. The jury returns a verdict of suicide. The narrator is relieved, but the ordeal is not over.