The court suspended its decision, and General Gonse was called to the witness-stand.
Testimony of General Gonse.
M. Labori.—“What was the document emanating from the war department that was carried from the war offices and given to Major Esterhazy for his protection, by the veiled lady?”
General Gonse.—“I cannot answer as to that.”
M. Labori.—“Why did Major Esterhazy call that document the liberating document?”
General Gonse.—“I cannot answer.”
M. Labori.—“Do you know the veiled lady?”
General Gonse.—“No.”
M. Labori.—“Did you make an inquiry in order to discover her?”
General Gonse.—“I cannot answer these questions. They are traps.”