And with it all the Terrorist was convinced that Deroulede was guilty, that proofs of his treason did exist, if only he knew where to lay hands on them.
He turned to Juliette with an unexpressed query in his adder-like eyes.
She shrugged her shoulders, and made a gesture as if pointing towards the door.
"There are other rooms in the house besides this," her gesture seemed to say; "try them.

The proofs are there, 'tis for you to find them." Merlin had been standing between her and Deroulede, so that the latter saw neither query nor reply.
"You are cunning, Citizen-Deputy," said Merlin now, turning towards him, "and no doubt you have been at pains to put your treasonable correspondence out of the way.

You must understand that the Committee of Public Safety will not be satisfied with a mere examination of your study," he added, assuming an air of ironical benevolence, "and I presume you will have no objection, if I and these citizen soldiers pay a visit to other portions of your house." "As you please," responded Deroulede drily.
"You will accompany us, Citizen-Deputy," commanded the other curtly.
The four men of the National Guard formed themselves into line outside the study door; with a peremptory nod, Merlin ordered Deroulede to pass between them, then he too prepared to follow.

At the door he turned, and once more faced Juliette.
"As for you, citizeness," he said, with a sudden access of viciousness against her, "if you have brought us here on a fool's errand, it will go ill with you, remember.

Do not leave the house until our return.