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The examining magistrate was buttoning a glove upon his right hand. He nodded pleasantly to Hanaud and to Mr. Ricardo.
"Alas, my good Hanaud, you disappoint me," he grumbled ruefully. "I am no nearer to Bordeaux than I was two days ago."