He was shortly to be tried at Aix with his accomplice.

They were relating the matter, and each one was expressing enthusiasm over the cleverness of the magistrate.

By bringing jealousy into play, he had caused the truth to burst forth in wrath, he had educed the justice of revenge.

The Bishop listened to all this in silence.

When they had finished, he inquired,-- "Where are this man and woman to be tried ?" "At the Court of Assizes." He went on, "And where will the advocate of the crown be tried ?" A tragic event occurred at D---- A man was condemned to death for murder.