I lifted my eyes to his stern face, but they instantly fell before the encounter of his fierce gaze.
“I do not know, Monsieur.”
“Who was here when you came in?”
“No one, Monsieur; the room was empty.”
“Then you hid there, and overheard the conversation between Colonel Delguard and myself?”
“Yes, Monsieur,” I confessed, feeling my limbs tremble.
“And also all that has passed since Monsieur Cassion entered?”
“Yes, Monsieur.”
He drew a deep breath, striking his hand on the desk, as though he would control his anger.
“Were you alone? Had you a companion?”