Morris argues that it would have been necessary for the forger to have an artistic talent and he claims Costantini’s involvement based on two facts. Costantini’s movements in the course of these years were difficult to be exactly traced; and during the year of the forgery an extended correspondence between Costantini and the Colonial Secretary’s Office took place, requesting reimbursement for medicines and surgical attendances, which Costantini received eventually, but only after he showed repeatedly how tough it was for a poor person to earn an honest living. Morris called attention to that ‘Costantini had an affinity with crime, and now, due to his personal situation at that time, had clear motives for obtaining money by illegal means, including