CHAPTER X. LUPIN'S GREAT SCHEME
Contrary to his expectations, Lupin had no sort of annoyance to undergo in consequence of his assault on M. Formerie.
The examining-magistrate came to the Santé in person, two days later, and told him, with some embarrassment and with an affectation of kindness, that he did not intend to pursue the matter further.
"Nor I, either," retorted Lupin.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, I mean that I shall send no communication to the press about this particular matter nor do anything that might expose you to ridicule, Monsieur le Juge d'Instruction. The scandal shall not be made public, I promise. That is what you want, is it not?"
M. Formerie blushed and, without replying, continued:
"Only, henceforth, your examinations will take place here."
"It's quite right
