“Sir, there exists a certain publication.”
“There are many publications,” said Cagliostro.
“Well, this publication to-day was written against the queen.”
Cagliostro did not reply.
“You know what I refer to, count?”
“Yes, sir.”
“You have bought one thousand copies of it?”
“I do not deny it.”
“Luckily, they have not reached your hands.”
“What makes you think so, sir?”