He is also surprised and cannot understand.
BLUMENFELD
You are a donkey, Zigler! We'll have to call out—
The Commander comes out. He is a tall, erect old man. His face is pale. His voice is dry and unimpassioned.
COMMANDER
Blumenfeld!
All jump up, straighten themselves, as if petrified.
What is this?
BLUMENFELD
I have not yet investigated it, your Highness. Zigler is reporting—