He had evidently freed himself from responsibility; he did not appear to have decreased in favour. On the contrary, the decree appointing him officer of the Legion of Honour was signed twenty-four hours afterwards.
Il avait évidemment dégagé sa responsabilité, sa faveur ne parut pas décroître, au contraire le décret qui le nommait officier de la Légion d'honneur fut signé vingt-quatre heures apres.