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They rose and reverently saluted Vagualame, who approached them with outstretched hand. When Juve entered, he soon satisfied himself that only Sophie remained in the library. He gave orders to keep strict guard over the proprietress, notwithstanding her loud protestations. "Do not permit anyone to leave the premises," he repeated to the men stationed at the door "except myself, of course."
Vagualame's face took on a wicked look. "I shall have to be as careful as can be when I hide myself in that little fool's room to-night! At all costs I must get hold of that compromising letter before anyone in the hotel hears of the death! Not a soul must catch a glimpse of me that's certain!" Those who passed Vagualame simply thought he was an old beggar, an old accordion player....
I am going to introduce you to my many friends here, whom I have recently got to know: they may say things that will astonish you, but do not show surprise.... I bring you here that you may know where to find me during the five days you remain in Paris.... You have only to write a letter and bring it to the woman who keeps this library. Address to Vagualame: it will reach me."
Two things were clear: Vagualame was arrested; she was free, and with the famous gun piece still in her possession.... To-morrow, she would obey orders received: she would take the piece to Havre, accompanied by Corporal Vinson, who would bring the plan of the apparatus. Bobinette had bent her head to the storm: she now raised it proudly. Fandor half opened his eyes. Was he dreaming?
"Your friend, Juve, has been hotly pursuing this Vagualame for some time," remarked De Naarboveck: "Famous detective as he is, he has suffered more than one check, has been routed, rebuffed, discomfited, on several occasions by this same Vagualame, who has proved that he is not such a fool as he looks! Possibly Juve will soon have a further opportunity of realising the truth of this however."...
They called him Vagualame; for his plaintive notes inspired sad thoughts and an indefinable trouble of the nerves in those unlucky enough to listen to him for a time. This nickname stuck to him.
White, like lilies, you say?... And you have to sleep with your hands stuck up in the air!... I shall try it shall begin to-night." A few minutes later Vagualame left Nichoune, after promising that he would not give her any more spy work to do, and declaring that she should never again be mixed up in any dangerous business.
They will never find the hidden door!" Juve bent his head. "Thanks, brother! Peace be with you!" The Nihilist turned away. No sooner was he out of sight than Juve tore up the stairs to complete the arrest of Vagualame and Bobinette! Inspector Michel had not stirred from his appointed place by the door leading to the street.
Fandor interrupted: "If I were in your place, Chief, and knew what you seem to know, I would not hesitate a moment.... I should arrest Vagualame!" Monsieur Havard's glance was ironical. "Who told you that I had not so decided?... At this moment my best trackers are out on Vagualame's trail.... If I run him to earth, he will not be at large long, I can promise you!
If his colonel should catch sight of him conferring with an agent so near the headquarters of the Second Bureau he would incur a sharp reprimand. The interview must take place; therefore they must conceal themselves. Vagualame, as though reading the lieutenant's thought, pointed to the steep flight of steps leading to the banks of the Seine. "Let us go down by the river!
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