He did not forget to mention the one word "Lost," which had escaped Albert; to his mind, it was a confession.

He then delivered all the articles seized in the Viscount de Commarin's apartments.
The magistrate carefully examined these things, and compared them closely with the scraps of evidence gathered at La Jonchere.

He soon appeared, more than ever, satisfied with the course he had taken.
He then placed all these material proofs upon his table, and covered them over with three or four large sheets of paper.
The day was far advanced; and M.Daburon had no more than sufficient time to examine the prisoner before night.

He now remembered that he had tasted nothing since morning; and he sent hastily for a bottle of wine and some biscuits.

It was not strength, however, that the magistrate needed; it was courage.