Having reached his post, he made out a complete report of what had taken place and forwarded it to me by the usual channels.
Judge my astonishment on reading the pamphlet, I cried:
"They are absolutely crazy, both of them? Ought to be put in a strait jacket."
Then, I thought immediately of the scandal this story would stir up and the consequences which would follow. I was absolutely astounded.
After having reflected for some time, I sent this report to General Sarrail—without comment, naturally, and then I awaited the tempest.
The storm broke!—Sarrail got me on the telephone and called me a lot of pretty names. He was furious, and I swear he had reason——
"Your protégé is doing nicely, I compliment you!—--"
"Yes, general, he is completely crazy——"
"You will have that fellow executed immediately——"