"Monsieur admits that he was in possession of funds belonging to the accused."
"Here they are, monsieur. I have never received any money for him except these four thousand livres, and I am ready to hand them to you."
"Monsieur le Receveur," said Cauvignac, "as your commission authorizes you to do, take this money and give a receipt in his Majesty's name."
Barrabas handed his commission to the attorney, who pushed it away with his hand, not choosing to insult him by reading it.
"Now," said Cauvignac, while Barrabas, for fear of an error, was counting the money, "now you must come with me."
"I must go with you?"
"Certainly; didn't I tell you that you are under suspicion?"
"But, monsieur, I swear to you that his Majesty has no more faithful servitor than myself."
"It's not enough to swear to it, you must furnish proofs."
"Very well, monsieur, I will furnish proofs."