"So the child goes on well; but how fares he morally?" asked Fouquier.
"I mould him to my will."
"He will speak then?"
"When I choose."
"Do you think he will testify in the trial of Antoinette?"
"I do not think it; I am sure of it."
Théodore was leaning against a pillar, his eyes directed toward the door. But his eye was wandering, while his ears were erect and uncovered under the hairy bonnet he wore. Perhaps he saw nothing, but most assuredly he heard something.
"Reflect well," said Fouquier, "and do not make what is termed a blunder of this commission. You feel sure that Capet will speak?"
"He will say all that I require."
"Has he told you what we are going to ask him?"