Part 57 (1/2)
”It is possible.”
”I recognize you.”
”You may have seen me somewhere.”
”Very likely, but that is of little consequence; the main point is that I should know who you are.”
”Oh, a simple hunter.”
”Yes, and an intimate friend of the Jaguar.”
”What!” the hunter exclaimed with a start of surprise.
”Do not be frightened at such a trifle: answer me simply; is it so or not?”
”It is true; I do not see why I should hide the fact from you.”
”You would be wrong if you did. Where is the Jaguar at this moment?”
”I do not know.”
”That is to say, you will not tell me.”
”You have guessed it.”
”Good. Could you tell me, if I wished you to lead me to him?”
”I see no reason to prevent it, if the affair is worth your while.”
”Have I not told you that it related to millions?”
”You did, but you did not prove it.”
”And you wish me to give you that proof?”
”Nothing else.”
”That is rather difficult.”
”No, it is not.”
”How so?”
”Hang it, I am a good fellow; I only want to cover my responsibility; show me the letter, I ask no more.”
”And that will satisfy you?”
”Yes, because I know the General's handwriting.”