"Curse you!"
"Never mind. I have the finest and easiest pair of wristbands any gentleman in your line of business ever wore. Let me try them on."
Lenoir for a moment contemplated resistance, but two revolvers were close to his head, so second thoughts prevailed.
He was firmly handcuffed.
"Now, Pierre," said the detective, "listen to me, and I will quickly prove that I am a far better friend than you think me."
The coiner smiled a bitter smile.
"Of course it doesn't look so; but listen."
"I am compelled to," replied Lenoir.
"You can clear these English prisoners."
"If I choose to speak."