The Judge.—“We have not to concern ourselves with revision. That cannot be done here.”
General de Pellieux.—“There is talk of nothing else.”
The Judge.—“I know that, but it cannot be done in an assize court. General Gonse, have you anything more to say?”
General Gonse.—“No.”
General de Pellieux.—“I ask that General de Boisdeffre be sent for to confirm my words.”
The Judge.—“Will you ask him to come tomorrow?”
General de Pellieux.—“Major Delcassé, take a carriage and go for General de Boisdeffre at once. I wish to say that I have brought up this letter only because I was forced to. Major d’Ormescheville told me himself that the newspapers mutilated his report. I ask that he be called to testify.”
M. Labori.—“Since it was I who read from this report, I ask permission to answer General de Pellieux in two words.”
The Judge.—“Is it a material fact?”
M. Labori.—“This report has been published. I had nothing to do with its publication.”