"Death of Fantômas. The bandit ends his days in prison."
Alexandra sat down and became absorbed in the details, paying no further attention to Prince Gudulfin.
At length after a long pause, he spoke bitterly:
"This bandit seems to interest you more than I do, Madame."
The Grand Duchess made a vague gesture of denial.
The Prince sighed:
"Ah, you might remember that in this sinister business, the account of which you are now reading, it is owing to me your wishes have been carried out. You have been obeyed blindly."
Lady Beltham was spared the necessity of replying, for at this moment the express entered the station with a deafening roar. As it was scheduled to remain only a few minutes, the private car was hurriedly attached to the end of the train. In the ensuing hurry and scurry of passengers who were anxiously being scrutinized by the Grand Duchess, there appeared a man dressed in dark clothes, and wearing a gray beard. He was searching hurriedly through the cars for an empty seat. The Duchess gave a faint cry at the sight of him, and withdrew to the back of her compartment.
Who was it?
The train whistled and the last good-byes were said.