Chapter 43

“I have a great admiration for good marksmanship. I see by these cups and certificates that you must be a remarkable shot. Let’s see—Disciples de Saint Hubert, Creuse Sporting Club—oh, yes, that’s what they were telling me about you yesterday when I was in Guéret.” “Is the case much talked about at Guéret?” “Oh, very little. But the accuracy of your shooting is proverbial among the townsfolk!” Barnett took up a gun, balancing it casually in his hands. “Careful!” said Cazévon sharply. “That’s a service rifle. It’s l…