32/55 This plaster was poured into the hollow left by the heel: you observe that it is, in all respects, similar in shape to the heels of your own boots. I perceive, too, the mark of a peg, which appears in both." Albert followed with marked anxiety every movement of the magistrate. Was he attacked by that fright which overpowers the guilty when they see themselves on the point of being confounded. To all the magistrate's remarks, he answered in a low voice,--"It is true--perfectly true." "That is so," continued M.Daburon; "yet listen further, before attempting to defend yourself. |