This man, whose name was Giguet (his brother was in the army, and became one of the finest colonels of artillery), was an extremely able officer of gendarmerie.

Later he commanded the squadron of the Aube.

The sub-lieutenant, named Welff, had formerly driven Corentin from Cinq-Cygne to the pavilion, and from the pavilion to Troyes.

On the way, the spy had fully informed him as to what he called the trickery of Laurence and Michu.

The two officers were therefore well inclined to show, and did show, great eagerness against the family at Cinq-Cygne..