"Shall I switch on the light?" asked one of the three men, in whom Lupin recognized the governor of the prison.
"No," replied the taller of his companions, speaking in a foreign accent. "This lantern will do."
"Shall I go?"
"Act according to your duty, sir," said the same individual.
"My instructions from the prefect of police are to comply entirely with your wishes."
"In that case, sir, it would be preferable that you should withdraw."
M. Borély went away, leaving the door half open, and remained outside, within call.
The visitor exchanged a few words with the one who had not yet spoken; and Lupin vainly tried to distinguish his features in the shade. He saw only two dark forms, clad in wide motoring-cloaks and wearing caps with the flaps lowered.
"Are you Arsène Lupin?" asked the man, turning the light of the lantern full on his face.
He smiled: