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"I saw the reporter who wrote the article in question; and, after beating about the bush for some time, he finally confessed that he knew nothing more than had been published, and that he had obtained his information from two intimate friends of the cashier, M. Costeclar and M. Saint Pavin." "You should have gone to see those gentlemen." "I did." "Very well. What then?"
"Don't bother yourself, my dear friend," he said. "I have also a servant who is no fool; and he has had orders for over fifteen minutes." The others burst out laughing. "Distanced, Costeclar!" exclaimed M. Saint Pavin, who, notwithstanding his slovenly dress and cynic manners, seemed perfectly well received.
Then, timidly, and with infinite precautions, she commenced explaining that M. de Thaller's face inspired her with no confidence; that M. Jottras had seemed to her a very impudent personage; that M. Saint Pavin appeared low and vulgar; and that, finally, the young baroness had given her of herself the most singular idea. M. Favoral refused to hear more.
"I think that we have got them," he said as they walked off. Their next visit was to M. Saint Pavin, at the office of "The Financial Pilot."
Maxence had started at the mention of his father's name but, with a significant glance, M. de Tregars bid him remain silent, and, in a sarcastic tone, "Famous capture!" he murmured. "And which proves the clear-sightedness of justice." "But this is not all," resumed M. Costeclar. "Saint Pavin, the editor of 'The Financial Pilot, you know, is thought to be seriously compromised.
For a hundred thousand francs he promises bursts of lyrism; for fifty thousand he will be enthusiastic only. Twenty thousand francs will secure a moderate praise of the affair; ten thousand, a friendly neutrality. And, if the said company refuses any advantages to "The Pilot" "Ah, you must beware!" says Saint Pavin. And from the very next number he commences his campaign.
Did you make any inquiries about the Saint Pavin and Jottras matter?" "I had no time, it was too late. You forget, perhaps, sir, that it is nearly two o'clock." Just as he got through, the secretary who had been sent to the Rue de la Pepiniere came in. "Well?" inquired the commissary, not without evident anxiety. "I waited for Mme. de Thaller over an hour," he said.
Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of "The Financial Pilot," and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway. M. Costeclar was at the head of this enterprise, the enormous profits of which were so certain and so clear; that they could be figured in advance.
The Baron and Baroness de Thaller and their daughter had gone to Switzerland; M. Costeclar was traveling in Belgium; the elder Jottras was in England, buying guns and cartridge; and if the younger Jottras, with M. Saint Pavin of "The Financial Pilot," remained in Paris, it was because, through the gallant influence of a lady whose name was not mentioned, they had obtained some valuable contracts from the government.
But every thing is against us. In presence of the examining magistrate, Jottras held out well; but Saint Pavin spoke. That dirty rascal was not satisfied with the share allotted to him. On the information furnished by him, Costeclar was arrested this morning. And Costeclar knows all, since he has been your confidant, Vincent Favoral's, and my own.
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