"Pardon me....a bad habit. Because they have taken mine is nor
reason why I should take yours. Besides, I have a chronometer
here that satisfies me fairly well."

He took from the drawer a large gold watch and heavy chain.

"From whose pocket did that come?" asked Ganimard.

Arsene Lupin gave a hasty glance at the initials engraved on the
watch.

"J.B.....Who the devil can that be?....Ah! yes, I remember. Jules
Bouvier, the judge who conducted my examination. A charming
fellow!...."



III. The Escape of Arsene Lupin


Arsene Lupin had just finished his repast and taken from his
pocket and excellent cigar, with a gold band, which he was
examining with unusual care, when the door of his cell was opened.
He had barely time to throw the cigar into the drawer and move
away from the table. The guard entered. It was the hour for
exercise.

"I was waiting for you, my dear boy," exclaimed Lupin, in his
accustomed good humor.