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Rh was not till towards mid-day that, by the arrival of Bontems and an officer to search Valentine's chamber for proofs of his criminality, Julie learned he was thrown into prison, for having on the preceding night attempted to assassinate a gentleman of the name of Bruneau.

"'He has a daughter that Monsieur Bruneau?' inquired she eagerly.

"'No,' replied Bontems, 'I believe not.'

"'A niece then? or perhaps a wife? Some female connexion living with him?'

"'Certainly not living with him,' replied Bontems. 'He is an elderly man, and has no one in the house but two maid-servants.'