 However, Saint-Mars's letters sent to Paris (or Versailles) appear to have been significantly expurgated.Pagnol's theory is based on the interpretation he makes of this correspondence in which he perceives lies jointly devised between the minister and Saint-Mars, so as to develop, having foreseen the possible loss of the letters or their later examination, an "official version" regarding the prisoner's identity, rather than systematically destroying the documents which would have doubtless aroused more suspicion and curiosity.The official version of the ""valet"" Eustache Dauger is maintained in the correspondence until the false announcement of the release of the prisoner "Eustache Dauger".