And the next moment Pierre Lenoir, escorted by two gensdarmes, marched into the court-room.
Chivey touched Murray on the arm, and both had an idea of sneaking away.
But the polite and attentive officer who had brought them back from the railway, stood in the doorway, and was evidently watching them.
In fact, he spoke to them.
"Things are getting interesting, gentlemen," said he; "it was worth losing a train to see such a dramatic trial as this promises to be."
"Interferes with our business, rather."
"Not so much, monsieur. But hush!"
The evidence of Pierre Lenoir was then taken.
The public prosecutor objected at first to his evidence; but it was urged by the counsel for the defence that although accused of many offences, he was at present convicted of none, and therefore was entitled to full credence.
"Your name is Pierre Lenoir?" asked Jack's counsel.