I would have had him tell the story in a sentence.
All the same, it is but natural; when one is pursuing a stag, one does not stop to shoot a blackbird.

But I see very well now, I did not draw him out enough.

On the other hand, by questioning him more, I might have awakened suspicions in Noel's mind, and led him to discover that I am working for the Rue de Jerusalem.

To be sure, I do not blush for my connection with the police, I am even vain of it; but at the same time, I prefer that no one should know of it.

People are so stupid, that they detest the police, who protect them; I must be calm and on my best behaviour, for here I am at the end of my journey." M.Daburon had just gone to bed, but had given orders to his servant; so that M.Tabaret had but to give his name, to be at once conducted to the magistrate's sleeping apartment.