Intelligence and Cunning

Where it surfaces

• I: d’Artagnan, Porthos… and Monte Cristo

  Don Luis's clever escape from captivity and his strategic correspondence with Mornington demonstrate his resourcefulness and cunning.

• A Man Dead

  Perenna deduces connections between the will, the tampered drawer, and the impending murders, showcasing his sharp intellect.

• A Man Doomed

  The missing diary and the murderer's ability to outwit Perenna and the police.

• V: The Iron Curtain

  Perenna's quick thinking and investigative skills are contrasted with the trap set by the iron curtain, showcasing cunning on both sides.

• The Man with the Ebony Walking-Stick

  Perenna outmaneuvers the incriminating evidence through negotiation and quick thinking, turning a potential arrest into an alliance.

• Shakespeare’s Works, Volume VIII

  Perenna uses his observational skills to find the hidden compartment and deduce the schedule; the adversaries' cleverness is highlighted.

• XI: Routed

  Perenna's clever ruse with the telephone and the discovery of the secret passage highlight his strategic mind.

• XII: “Help!”

  Perenna's methodical analysis of Sauverand's story and his sudden deduction of the truth demonstrate his superior intellect and detective skill.

• XIII: The Explosion

  Don Luis's clever escape through a tunnel and his strategic warning to the police highlight his resourcefulness and foresight.

• XVII: Open Sesame!

  Don Luis devises a mathematical plan and negotiates shrewdly with Valenglay, offering a kingdom for temporary liberty.

• Arsène I Emperor of Mauretania

  Don Luis's strategic manipulation of the tribe through charm and psychological insight demonstrates his exceptional cunning.

• The Snare Is Laid. Beware, Lupin!

  Don Luis uses deduction and intuition to track the villain, interpreting clues like the ring and flower left by Florence.