At first it was thought that the enemy bad shot him, but investigation showed that the ball had entered his back.

It was presumed, then, that some of his own men had mistook him for an enemy and had shot him through mistake.

Leonard had performed the nefarious deed knowingly.

By some skillful detective work, I secured incontestible evidence of his guilt.

I went to him with my proof and informed him of my intentions to lay it before a superior officer.