Instinctly Juve was about to protest but M. Annion held up a hand.
"Silence. You will explain at the trial." Then turning to the Marquis de Sérac, he handed the diamond to him.
"We are very glad to be able to return this precious jewel to his Majesty Frederick-Christian II, and I place it in your hands, Marquis, in presence of Monsieur Wulf and Monsieur Heberlauf."
A yell from Juve interrupted him:
"God Almighty! the Marquis de Sérac is Fantômas!... Fantômas, the assassin of Susy d'Orsel!"
M. Havard came forward:
"It's no use, Juve, keep quiet. We know all you would say. But I may tell you that in every place where Fantômas left his trace we have found undeniable evidences of your presence."
When M. Havard pronounced the name Fantômas, a young girl sprang forward. It was Marie Pascal.
"Monsieur," she cried, "Fantômas is arrested! Fantômas, the monster who nearly killed me two hours ago!"
"Nearly killed you? Where?"