"Besides,
what good would any such stratagem do? He knows too well that he is
the object of suspicion not to remain on the alert. Still, there is one
precaution which I believe absolutely necessary, indispensable indeed,
if we wish to be successful."
"What precaution do you mean?" inquired the magistrate.
"Well, sir, I think an order should be given to have May transferred to
another prison. It doesn't in the least matter which; you can select the
one you please."
"Why should we do that?"
"Because, during the few days preceding his release, it is absolutely
necessary he should hold no communication with his friends outside, and
that he should be unable to warn his accomplice."
"Then you think he's badly guarded where he is?" inquired M. Segmuller
with seeming amazement.
"No, sir, I did not say that. I am satisfied that since the affair
of the cipher note the governor's vigilance has been unimpeachable.
However, news from outside certainly reaches the suspected murderer
at the Depot; we have had material evidence--full proof of that--and
besides--"
The young detective paused in evident embarrassment. He plainly had some
idea in his head to which he feared to give expression.
"And besides?" repeated the magistrate.
"Ah, well, sir! I will be perfectly frank with you. I find that Gevrol
enjoys too much liberty at the Depot; he is perfectly at home there, he
comes and goes as he likes, and no one ever thinks of asking what he is
doing, where he is going, or what he wants.
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