Now the government itself, not wishing these things to come to a focus, has ordered me to a court-martial.
Very well, I've been sentenced.

My parole is ended, for the law has acted on my conduct.

Rather than go back many steps in rank, I have thrown up my commission.

This morning I resigned.

I am wearing my uniform, I don't doubt, for the last time." "And that, although you fought in the cause of freedom! Although you have fought honorably in an earlier war! Is it not horrible!" "I could not do otherwise," said he simply.