Honor Among Thieves

Despite being a criminal, Lupin operates by a code of honor, showing respect for worthy opponents like Sholmes and avoiding unnecessary violence, which complicates the moral dichotomy between hero and villain.

Lupin returns the ticket and ensures Suzanne's welfare, showing a code of conduct despite his criminal actions.

Honor Among Thieves is one of the patterns Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes by Maurice Leblanc returns to. The chapter notes above are from this edition’s companions — open those chapters to see how the book stages the idea rather than treating the theme as a slogan.