“He would certainly summon her. But, then, would she confess? It
would be madness to expect that. If she is guilty, she is far too
strong-minded to let the truth escape her. She would deny every thing,
haughtily, magnificently, and in such a manner as not to leave a shadow
of doubt.”
“That is only too probable,” growled the doctor. “That poor Galpin is
not the strongest of men.”
“What would be the result of such a step?” asked M. Magloire. “M. de
Boiscoran’s case would be a hundred times worse; for to his crime would
now be added the odium of the meanest, vilest calumny.”