And this they did over the signature of William Travers Jerome, District Attorney.
"How did this happen?" I inquired, hardly believing my senses. "Was it a fact that you made this false statement to the Police for the purpose of securing bail for Mr. Douglas?"
De Nevers leaned forward and was about to answer when a messenger entered the room and stated that I was wanted in the court.
"Another time, if M'sieu' will permit me," said he. "I have much to thank you for. If M'sieu' will give me another hearing it shall be my pleasure to explain fully."
I rose and summoned the keeper. De Nevers bowed and offered his hand, which I took.
"I have much to thank you for!" he repeated.
As I hurried out of the room I encountered the keeper outside the door.
"Say, Counsellor, what sort of a 'con' was he throwin' into you?" he inquired with a wink.
De Nevers was well inside my office, looking drearily out of my window towards the courtyard in the Tombs where his fellows were still pursuing their weary march.
"What do you mean?" I asked.