Who came to see me? Who left the ear?
Can you connect a sharp ear to this?
If the killer leaves a clue, meaning they intentionally create it, then it remains even if the murder fails. Perhaps Amaranth tried to kill you, but the doctor healed you. The clue remained. I just don't quite understand what a pointed ear has to do with him.
Bow down and hear our cry,
Our earthly rulers falter,
Our people drift and die,
The walls of gold entomb us,
The swords of scorn divide,
Take not thy thunder from us,
Take away our pride.
G.K. Chesterton: English Hymnal