Mondoubleau. Mouzon! Mouzon the examining magistrate!
Attorney-General. Yes.
Mondoubleau. Of Mauleon?
Attorney-General. Precisely.
Mondoubleau. You aren't thinking of—One of my best friends—very well disposed—a capital fellow—an excellent magistrate, full of energy and discernment. I mentioned his name to Eugène in connection with the vacant post of Councillor.
Attorney-General. [offering him the report] You've picked the wrong man. I am going to show you a document about him. Besides, the post is promised to Monsieur Vagret.
Mondoubleau. What is wrong?
Attorney-General. Here. I shall have to report him to the Superior Council of the Magistracy or proceed against him in the Court of Appeal.
Mondoubleau. What has he done?
Attorney-General. Read it.