With infinite precautions as to the words they used, and even as to
the tones of their voices, Larsan and Rouletabille discussed, for a
long time, Mr. Arthur Rance's appearance at the chateau, and his
past in America, about which they expressed a desire to know more,
at any rate, so far as his relations with the Stangersons. At one
time, Larsan, who appeared to me to be unwell, said, with an effort:
"I think, Monsieur Rouletabille, that we've not much more to do at
the Glandier, and that we sha'n't sleep here many more nights."
"I think so, too, Monsieur Fred."
"Then you think the conclusion of the matter has been reached?"
"I think, indeed, that we have nothing more to find out," replied
Rouletabille.
"Have you found your criminal?" asked Larsan.
"Have you?"
"Yes."
"So have I," said Rouletabille.
"Can it be the same man?"
"I don't know if you have swerved from your original idea," said
the young reporter. Then he added, with emphasis: "Monsieur Darzac
is an honest man!"
"Are you sure of that?" asked Larsan. "Well, I am sure he is not.
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