Some of the lawyers were heard to say: "He's making fun of us!" The President in a stern voice, said: "This joke has gone far enough.

You may retire, Monsieur, into the witnesses' room.

I hold you at our disposition." Rouletabille protested.
"I assure you, Monsieur President," he cried in his sharp, clear voice, "that when I do name the murderer you will understand why I could not speak before half-past six.

I assert this on my honour.

I can, however, give you now some explanation of the murder of the keeper.