The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Yes, indeed, to you; I succeeded in deciphering your name under the
blood with which the letter was stained," replied Monte Cristo, amid the
general outburst of amazement.

"But," asked Madame Danglars, looking at her husband with uneasiness,
"how could that prevent M. de Villefort"--

"In this simple way, madame," replied Monte Cristo; "the waistcoat and
the letter were both what is termed circumstantial evidence; I therefore
sent them to the king's attorney. You understand, my dear baron, that
legal methods are the safest in criminal cases; it was, perhaps,
some plot against you." Andrea looked steadily at Monte Cristo and
disappeared in the second drawing-room.

"Possibly," said Danglars; "was not this murdered man an old
galley-slave?"