 It was during the serialisation of Cigars that Wallez was embroiled in a scandal after he was accused of defaming the Bureau of Public Works . The accusation resulted in a legal case being brought against the newspaper , and in response its owners demanded Wallez 's resignation , which was tended in August 1933 . Without Wallez , Hergé became despondent , and in March 1934 he tried to resign , but was encouraged to stay after his monthly salary was increased from 2000 and 3000 francs and his workload was reduced , with Jamin taking responsibility for the day @-@ to @-@ day running of Le Petit Vingtième . 
