Cochefer is aware of his own danger, and Lasniere and the others know that they arrived at the Tower several hours too late.

They are all at fault, and they know it.

As for that de Batz," he continued with a voice rendered raucous with bitter passion, "I swore to him two days ago that he should not escape me if he meddled with Capet.

I'm on his track already.

I'll have him before the hour of midnight, and I'll torture him--yes! I'll torture him--the Tribunal shall give me leave.