M. Labori.—“The document of which Colonel Picquart speaks is the document alluded to here yesterday?”
Colonel Picquart.—“It is the document of which General de Pellieux spoke. If he had not spoken of it yesterday, I would not have spoken of it today. It is a forgery.”
General Gonse was then recalled for confrontation with Colonel Picquart. But he declared that he could do no more than repeat the declaration already made by General de Boisdeffre.
Major Esterhazy was then called to the bar.
Testimony of Major Esterhazy.
M. Labori.—“Major Esterhazy has declared that he will not answer me. Consequently, in conformity with the law, I ask him no question, but I ask the court to ask him what he thinks of the writing of the bordereau, and to call his attention to the fact that the question is put by the court.”
The Judge.—“I repeat the question to Major Esterhazy. You are asked what you think of the writing of the bordereau.”
Major Esterhazy.—“Although you do me the honor to convey to me this question, Monsieur le Président, it is still the question of M. Labori. Consequently I will not answer.”
M. Labori.—“Monsieur le Président, will you ask Major Esterhazy if he has in his hands the letter that Captain Brault wrote to him in 1893 to ask him for his handwriting—either Captain Brault or a forger signing the captain’s name?”
The Judge.—“Will you answer?”