Chapter 57

Mabuse’s breast heaved, inflated at the thought of his success. He felt like a horse in sight of its manger after a long and weary road. Although he clearly understood what the words implied, he nevertheless asked the Councillor, “How do you know that?” “It is quite simple, for if he had found his man, he would have let one of the detectives take him out without disturbing your lecture.” “That is true,” said Mabuse. “Let us go.” He pressed towards the door, taking the Councillor with him. He was thoroughly on the a…