“I am going to deprive you of Monsieur Stickmann. We are going to the National Library.”

“You will return for luncheon?”

“Perhaps ... no, I think not ... but don’t be uneasy.”

Then she said to Sholmes, in a firm voice:

“I am at your service, monsieur.”

“Absolutely?”

“Quite so.”

“I warn you that if you attempt to escape, I shall call the police and have you arrested. Do not forget that the blonde Lady is on parole.”

“I give you my word of honor that I shall not attempt to escape.”

“I believe you. Now, let us go.”