'Quite magnificent, M.Chevalier-errant.

But you see, unfortunately, you come too late.' 'Too late,' I said incredulously.
'Yes, too late,' he replied, with a mocking smile.

And the Lieutenant grinned too.

'Unfortunately, you see, the man has just confessed.

We have only been giving him an extra touch or two, to impress his memory, and save us the trouble of lashing him up again.' 'I don't believe it,' I said bluntly--but I felt the check, and fell to earth.