Naturally I cannot tell you what my report will be; as it is, we have talked too much about it, and, in fact, I ought to have refused to listen to your defence.

At the same time, you will always find me ready to be of service to you in anything that does not go against my duty.

But I greatly fear that your book will be condemned." And then, as Pierre again started, he added: "Well, yes.

It is facts that are judged, you know, not intentions.

So all defence is useless; the book is there, and we take it such as it is.