A.—(After an expression of indignation, which was noticed by all.) I could not believe that I was in danger. It seemed to me impossible that I should be reached by an accusation, which nevertheless, has brought me into this court. Hence I did not deem it necessary to make my private affairs public.
P.—But you very soon found out that you were in danger?
A.—Yes, I did.
P.—Why did you not tell the truth then?
A.—Because the magistrate who carried on the investigation had been too intimate a friend of mine to inspire me with confidence.
P.—Explain yourself more fully.
A.—I must ask leave to say no more. I might, in speaking of M. Galpin, be found to be wanting in moderation.
A low murmur accompanies this reply made by the accused.
P.—Such murmurs are improper, and I remind the audience of the respect due to the court.
M. Gransiere, the prosecuting attorney, rises,—