And I, who had hit upon the very hour of the occurrence of the tragedy, almost convinced that Darzac was not the criminal, and knowing of the cane, I still never suspected Larsan.

There are times..." "There are times," I said, "when the greatest intellects--..." Rouletabille shut my mouth.

I still continued to chide him, but, finding he did not reply, I saw he was no longer paying any attention to what I was saying.

I found he was fast asleep..