“Adam Stenson.
“Witness:
“Taddeo Manasses,
“Sworn keeper of the paintings in the Exchange, at Perugia.”
“Speak, Christian!” said M. Goefle to his young friend, who remained silent and stupefied. “Everything must be verified. Was this Manasses really an honest man?”
“I have no reason to doubt it,” replied Christian.
“Did he not offer you assistance, at one time, on the part of your family?”
“Yes; I refused it.”
“Do you know his signature?”
“Perfectly. He had several business transactions with M. Goffredi.”