Question

It is said that you must set a thief to catch a thief. But it is also said that there is honour among thieves. Which saying does this story illustrate?

Answer 1

The protagonist, Horace Danby, is outsmarted and betrayed by a younger female thief who poses as the homeowner. This demonstrates that catching or understanding a criminal requires someone just as clever, validating the first saying. Conversely, it disproves the notion of honour among thieves, as the lady showed no loyalty to a fellow criminal.