He is dead, and no mistake about it." "Oh, yes; and they may have the fact attested whenever they please." "So be it," said the Englishman.

"But to return to these registers." "True, this story has diverted our attention from them.

Excuse me." "Excuse you for what?
For the story?
By no means; it really seems to me very curious." "Yes, indeed.

So, sir, you wish to see all relating to the poor abbe, who really was gentleness itself." "Yes, you will much oblige me." "Go into my study here, and I will show it to you." And they both entered M.de Boville's study.

Everything was here arranged in perfect order; each register had its number, each file of papers its place.