Scene IV:—Vagret, Delorme.

Vagret. Well, my dear fellow, what is it?

Delorme. Well, it's no—positively no.

Vagret. Why?

Delorme. I've told you. [A pause]

Vagret. And the alibi of your accused?

Delorme. I've verified it.

Vagret. Does it hold water?

Delorme. Incontestably.

Vagret [dejectedly] Then you've set your man at liberty?