"I have to do with a trembler.
When he should act, he makes speeches; instead of signing warrants, he propounds theories.

He is astounded at my discovery, and is not equal to the situation.

Instead of being delighted by my appearance with the news of our success, he would have given a twenty-franc piece, I dare say, to have been left undisturbed.

Ah! he would very willingly have the little fishes in his net, but the big ones frighten him.

The big fishes are dangerous, and he prefers to let them swim away." "Perhaps," said M.Daburon, aloud, "it will suffice to issue a search-warrant, and a summons for the appearance of the accused." "Then all is lost!" cried old Tabaret.
"And why, pray ?" "Because we are opposed by a criminal of marked ability.