Chapter 2

STATEMENT OF M. GASTON MAX

I. THE DANCER OF MONTMARTRE

I Zara el-Khala II Concerning the Grand Duke III A Strange Question IV The Fight in the Cafe

II. "LE BALAFRE"

I I Become Charles Malet II Baiting the Trap III Disappearance of Charles Malet IV I Meet an Old Acquaintance V Conclusion of Statement