In these stories, Simon Templar proves by his timely intervention that those on the side of the angels can trust The Saint to defend them. The Helpful Pirate: The Saint searches for an antique glass and finds a most important old gentleman. Hamburg. The Bigger Game: The Saint acts as referee for a dangerous bet between a former matador and an arrogant white hunter. London. The Cleaner Cure: The Saint's memory of a police-proof murder method helps a deserving victim of violence. Paris. The Intemperate Reformer: Simon revenges himself in beautifully apropos style against a hypocritical teetotaller. London. The Uncured Ham: A miscreant actor is neatly caught when the Saint sets a trap for a ham, baited with a chance to play Hamlet. Sweden and Denmark. The Convenient Monster: The Loch Ness Monster may have been the agent whereby a murder plan backfires. Scotland. All these stories have appeared in magazines prior to publication in this book. Scene: Europe and the British Isles