Why, is he subject to moods, good or bad?
RITZAU
Great self-restraint!
STEIN
Have you ever seen him undressed—or half-dressed? Or have you ever seen his hair in disorder? He is a wonderful old man!
RITZAU
He speaks so devilishly little, Stein.
STEIN
He prefers to have his cannon speak. It is quite a powerful voice, isn't it, Ritzau?
They laugh softly. A tall, handsome officer enters quickly and goes toward the door leading to the room of the Commander.