M.
Tabaret made no reply, not being in the mood for argument.

He bent his head to the storm, and turned his back to the hail.

But, as soon as Mannette had finished what she was about, he put her out of the room, and double locked the door.
He busied himself in forming a new line of battle, and in deciding upon prompt and active measures.

He rapidly examined the situation.

Had he been deceived in his investigations?
No.