“Yes, M. le commissaire .”

“The carriage that brought you was to take you both away.⁠ ⁠… There were fresh horses in readiness at every stage.⁠ ⁠…”

“That is true, M. le commissaire .”

“And nevertheless your carriage is still outside the Rotunda awaiting your orders, is it not?”

“Yes, M. le commissaire .”

“Did you know that there were three other carriages there, in addition to yours?”