The genius of crime itself inspires him.

It is a miracle that we are able to unmask him.

How well everything was foreseen and arranged?
How marvellously this scene with his father was brought about, in order to procure doubt in case of discovery?
There is not a sentence which lacks a purpose, which does not tend to ward off suspicion.

What refinement of execution! What excessive care for details! Nothing is wanting, not even the great devotion of his betrothed.

Has he really informed Claire?
Probably I might find out; but I should have to see her again, to speak to her.