address, the baron visited the office of the `Reveil,' situated on
the quai. There he found the writer of the article who,
approaching the window, exclaimed:

"Ganimard? Why, you are sure to see him somewhere on the quai
with his fishing-pole. I met him there and chanced to read his
name engraved on his rod. Ah, there he is now, under the trees."

"That little man, wearing a straw hat?"

"Exactly. He is a gruff fellow, with little to say."

Five minutes later, the baron approached the celebrated Ganimard,
introduced himself, and sought to commence a conversation, but
that was a failure. Then he broached the real object of his
interview, and briefly stated his case. The other listened,
motionless, with his attention riveted on his fishing-rod. When
the baron had finished his story, the fisherman turned, with an
air of profound pity, and said:

"Monsieur, it is not customary for thieves to warn people they are
about to rob. Arsene Lupin, especially, would not commit such a
folly."

"But---"

"Monsieur, if I had the least doubt, believe me, the pleasure of
again capturing Arsene Lupin would place me at your disposal.
But, unfortunately, that young man is already under lock and key."