He is a man who has always escaped you and whom you have long searched for in vain.

If he did not succeed in outwitting me, he can yet easily outwit any police.

This man who, four years ago, introduced himself to the Surete, and became celebrated as Frederic Larsan, is notorious under another name--a name well known to crime.

Frederic Larsan, Monsieur President, is Ballmeyer!" "Ballmeyer!" cried the President.
"Ballmeyer!" exclaimed Robert Darzac, springing to his feet.
"Ballmeyer!--It was true, then!" "Ah! Monsieur Darzac; you don't think I am mad, now!" cried Rouletabille.
Ballmeyer! Ballmeyer! No other word could be heard in the courtroom.

The President adjourned the hearing.
Those of my readers who may not have heard of Ballmeyer will wonder at the excitement the name caused.