“In your own interest I advise you to tell the truth. The truth always
comes out in the end; and your position would be a very serious one if
you tried to lie. Answer, therefore, directly.”
“Well, I am an engraver on metal; but I have been in the army; I served
my time in the marines.”
“What brought you to Cochin China?”
“The desire to find work. I was tired of Paris. There was no work for
engravers. I met a friend who told me the government wanted good workmen
for the colonies.”
“What was your friend’s name?”