Goussot

Old Goussot was in one of those frames of mind when we are less disposed to protest against outside interference.

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Maurice Leblanc 1902

Still, with sturdy fellows like the Goussot brothers ....

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Maurice Leblanc 1902

Interrupted as he was fumbling at the bolts, the man turning stupid, lost his head, charged at old Goussot and sent him spinning, dodged the eldest brother and, pursued by the four sons, doubled back down the long passage, ran into the old couple's bedroom, flung his legs through the broken window and disappeared.

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Maurice Leblanc 1902

Farmer Goussot could no longer sleep, lay shivering with fever.

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Maurice Leblanc 1902

Farmer Goussot, on reaching the end of the passage, caught sight of a man standing by the front door trying to open it.

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Maurice Leblanc 1902

Farmer Goussot and his four sons grabbed at the prey which he was abandoning to them:

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Maurice Leblanc 1902

When they had been round the estate, old Goussot asked, anxiously:

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Maurice Leblanc 1902

That worthy organized a strict watch, distributed the brothers Goussot and the lads from the village under his men's eyes, made sure that the ladders were locked away and established his headquarters in the dining-room, where he and Farmer Goussot sat and nodded over a decanter of old brandy.

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Maurice Leblanc 1902

Goussot, with his four sons, returned from a day's shooting.

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Maurice Leblanc 1902

"He's taken the money!" bellowed old Goussot, rushing to the door to which his wife was pointing.

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Maurice Leblanc 1902