Father:

Constable, you and I should talk. My son doesn't seem to have the time to give an old man.

Lescargot:

Oui, Monsieur. I would like that very much. But for now I must go. Fowlfellow will arrive soon with Madame Prudence. We must be prepared.

Father:

Well, yes, I understand, but there is something very important I need to divulge. You see, many years ago...