The Judge.—“Ask questions. You have not the floor for arguing the matter.”
M. Clemenceau.—“Have I the floor for proving the truth?”
The Judge.—“I deprive you of the floor for argument.”
M. Clemenceau.—“I ask you this question, Monsieur le Président. A point is in doubt between two officers of the French army” ...
The Judge.—“You have not the floor for argument. You can offer a motion; that is all.”
M. Clemenceau.—“Two officers have contradicted each other. If you will accord me the floor, I will, in two words” ...
The Judge.—“No. Offer a motion. I do not accord you the floor.”
M. Clemenceau.—“And Article 319?”
The Judge.—“I know it.”
M. Clemenceau.—“Gentlemen of the jury, permit me to read to you Article 319.”