This is to inform you that Gaston Sauverand, after making his escape, rejoined his accomplice Perenna, who, as you know, is none other than Arsène Lupin. Arsène Lupin gave you Sauverand's address in order to get rid of him and to receive the Mornington inheritance. They were reconciled this morning, and Arsène Lupin suggested a safe hiding–place to Sauverand. It is easy to prove their meeting and their complicity. Sauverand handed Lupin the half of the walking–stick which he had carried away unawares. You will find it under the cushions of a sofa standing between the two windows of Perenna's study.
Don Luis shrugged his shoulders. The letter was absurd; for he had not once left his study. He folded it up quietly and handed it to the Prefect of Police without comment. He was resolved to le
