I entreated him to tell me what was Wieland's condition, and what progress had been made in detecting or punishing the author of this unheard-of devastation.
"The author!" said he; "Do you know the author ?" "Alas!" I answered, "I am too well acquainted with him.

The story of the grounds of my suspicions would be painful and too long.

I am not apprized of the extent of your present knowledge.

There are none but Wieland, Pleyel, and myself, who are able to relate certain facts." "Spare yourself the pain," said he.

"All that Wieland and Pleyel can communicate, I know already.