From Paradise.
The Sergeant
What Paradise? Where is that land of malefactors?
Saint Anthony
It is the place to which the souls of those who have died in the Lord ascend after their death.
The Sergeant
I see, I see, I understand! You’re coming the artful over me! You’re pulling my leg! First you’re impudent and now you’re being clever! Very well, your case is quite clear: we’ll soon settle it.... (To Gustave.) Let’s hear what he has done. What has he stolen?
Gustave
I can’t yet say for certain that he has stolen anything; I haven’t had time to take stock of things; and I don’t like to accuse him without being sure. We must be just before all things. But he has done something more serious.