The same day an attempt was made to blow up the Governor's residence.

You are suspected." "On what ground, Monsieur ?" "You appeared in this vicinity three days afterwards with an injury to the head.

Now, the incendiary received a severe blow on the head from a servant of the Governor.

You see the connection, Monsieur ?" "Where is the servant of the Governor, Monsieur ?" "Dead, unfortunately.

He told the story so often, to so much hospitality, that he lost his footing on Mountain Street steps--you remember Mountain Street steps possibly, Monsieur ?--and cracked his head on the last stone." There was silence for a moment.