Joseph reviewed the cases handled by Vergniaud from start to finish and discussed at length with Fouche and others, yet he discovered that there really was no angle to work from.
Some cases, if thoroughly investigated, might yield some clues, but it would certainly take a considerable amount of time.
As everyone was at a loss, Eman approached and whispered, "Your Highness, if we don't depart now, we're going to miss the class at the police academy."
Joseph rubbed his temples, realizing that finding a grip on Vergniaud would not be quick or easy, so he might as well go to his command class.
He got up and walked toward the exit, then thought better of it, turned back, and called Fouche over to discuss further on the way.
Fouche hurriedly gathered up a stack of documents about Vergniaud from the desk and quickly followed, but he had only taken a few steps when the letters in the files suddenly scattered everywhere.