But they knew nothing; they remained in that total ignorance reserved for those who govern men.

They were incapable of advancing any grave charges against Chatillon.

They could supply the prosecution with nothing but the ridiculous lies of their spies.
Chatillon's share in the plot and his relations with Prince Crucho remained the secret of the thirty thousand Dracophils.

The Ministers and the Deputies had suspicions and even certainties, but they had no proofs.

The Public Prosecutor said to the Minister of justice: "Very little is needed for a political prosecution! but I have nothing at all and that is not enough." The affair made no progress.