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`` He pretends to have the proof ; two days ago he came to me to beg me to send for you here , and to propose to return you this forged note , under an arrangement . So far , all was right ; this is not ; and I only tell you for information . He asks one hundred thousand francs . Today even , or to-morrow at noon , the forgery will be made known to the public prosecutor . '' `` This is indignity ! '' `` And what is more , absurdity . You are ruined .