He will argue with himself whether it is better to give himself up and tell the truth, and if he is a coward he will conclude not to do that, but will try to get a pardon, or at least have the capital sentence commuted into life imprisonment.

He will possibly be cool and calm in public, but when he enters his own room, when his door is locked, when he believes no one can see him, when he thinks he is alone, then will come his trial.

Then his passions and his emotions will betray him.

It is mere child's play, as I tell you, and long before there is a verdict I will give you the name of the murderer." "Very well, then," said Speed, "that is agreed; we will look you up in a week from now." "I should be pained," said Lecocq, "to put you to that trouble.

As soon as I get the report from my men I will communicate with you and let you know the result.