"I!" said Joubert. "When would you catch me playing such fool's tricks as that?"
"Joubert."
"Yes?"
"I think I know why they wanted to kill me."
"Why?"
"Because they thought I would kill little Carl."
Joubert grunted.
"Here," said he, "hold up your foot till I lace that boot."
Scarcely had he done so before General Hahn appeared at the door.