The Minister then stepped into his carriage, and the writer was conducted to several offices in his hotel.
She passed through them with a broken heart, for she met with none but harsh men, who told her that the prisoner deserved death.

From them she learned that on the following day he would be brought before the judge of the peace for his Section, who would decide whether there was ground for putting him on his trial.

In fact, this proceeding took place next day.
He was conveyed to the house of the judge of the peace for the Section of Bondy, Rue Grange-sue-Belles, whose name was Lemaire.

His countenance was mild; and though his manner was cold, he had none of the harshness and ferocity common to the Government agents of that time.

His examination of the charge was long, and he several times shook his head.
The moment of decision had arrived, and everything seemed to indicate that the termination would be to place the prisoner under accusation.
At seven o'clock be desired me to be called.