"No?" exclaimed Lebœuf in a tone of surprise. "Then those jailers have made another mistake."
Edmé advanced toward him one step, and in a tone which made the huge man draw back, said:—
"I was brought here by your order!"
"Oh, no, I knew nothing of the change. It was that villain Potin."
"I was brought here by your order," she repeated. "I demand that I be taken where I can have a trial."
"Potin has made another mistake," was all Lebœuf would vouchsafe in reply.
"If there has been any mistake, it is yours. I demand that you set it right."
"It is too late!"
"There must be some one aboard this vessel who has the power to do it, if you have not. I will go and appeal for aid," and she took a step toward the door.
Lebœuf interposed his bulky body between her and the means of exit; closed and locked the door on the inside.