Chapter

 1      LIV|       retreat, and who was called Lecoq by his companions.~ ~
 2       LV|           compartment.~ ~So, when Lecoq, after his skilful investigations
 3       LV|    struggle between the judge and Lecoq on one side, and the accused
 4       LV|    conqueror.~ ~Martial knew that Lecoq was the only person he had
 5       LV|         to reach the truth.~ ~But Lecoq was always outwitted by
 6       LV|       with Polyte Chupin himself, Lecoq was just a little too late.~ ~
 7       LV|         just a little too late.~ ~Lecoq detected the secret correspondence
 8       LV|       rather, a future master, in Lecoq had betrayed him.~ ~If his
 9       LV|          hostage, in the hands of Lecoq, an escaped convict, Joseph
10       LV|          a blunder on the part of Lecoq, Otto was awaiting his master.~ ~
11       LV|          saved! We have outwitted Lecoq!”~ ~He had just left the
12       LV|   exclaimed:~ ~“We have outwitted Lecoq.”~ ~In this he was right.~ ~
13       LV|           in this he was wrong.~ ~Lecoq was not the man to sit down
14       LV|           doleful remark recalled Lecoq to a realizing sense of
15       LV|      comfort in that.~ ~But while Lecoq could have borne dismissal,
16       LV|           This was very unlikely. Lecoq realized it all too well.~ ~“
17       LV|          to give their testimony, Lecoq thought of Mme. Milner,
18       LV|        thing is certain,” resumed Lecoq; “if Madame Milner—who is
19       LV|      reached the Rue de Crenelle, Lecoq saw a messenger leaning
20       LV|          the door of a wine-shop. Lecoq called him.~ ~“Come, my
21       LV|         immoderately surprised at Lecoq’s revelations. Still he
22       LV|    Perhaps you are right, my dear Lecoq,” he said, at last; “and
23       LV|          speak to them?” inquired Lecoq, timidly.~ ~“At once.”~ ~
24       LV|          the office of his chief, Lecoq was fully authorized to
25       LV|           Ah, ha!” he laughed, as Lecoq passed out, “here is one
26       LV|        gudgeon.”~ ~For an instant Lecoq was angry. He turned abruptly
27       LV| equivalent to a confession.~ ~But Lecoq said no more. What did it
28       LV|       contrary, you may go in.”~ ~Lecoq entered.~ ~The study was
29       LV|       stronger than his own will, Lecoq picked up the letter. It
30       LV|       them.~ ~“Jean Lacheneur.”~ ~Lecoq stood as if petrified.~ ~
31       LV|        and wig upon the floor.~ ~“Lecoq!” exclaimed Martial, paler
32       LV|     Martial, paler than death.~ ~“Lecoq, yes, Monsieur,” replied
33       LV|          the position he coveted, Lecoq had the good taste, or perhaps