The arrest, therefore, must be made secretly.' I bowed.
'One resolute man inside the house,' the Cardinal continued, thoughtfully glancing at a paper which lay on the table, 'with the help of two or three servants whom he could summon to his aid at will, might effect it.

The question is, Will you be the man, my friend ?' I hesitated; then I bowed.

What choice had I?
'Nay, nay, speak out!' he said sharply.

'Yes or no, M.de Berault ?' 'Yes, your Eminence,' I said reluctantly.

Again, I say, what choice had I?
'You will bring him to Paris, and alive.