Mr. Samson indeed had many topics that could serve as conversation starters.
Louis also became interested in Samson and carefully asked: "When you fix the head of a condemned criminal in the wooden slot, what kind of feeling is that?"
When it came to professional matters, Samson visibly calmed down and explained thoroughly: "That is handled by my assistant. He first shaves the criminal's hair, then places a basket below, and the head and body would drop into it one after the other. My job is to ensure the preparations are done swiftly and well. Once everything is ready, I release the rope carrying the blade, and the condemned is beheaded."
Great Dumas further inquired: "So... after being decapitated, does the criminal still feel any pain?"
