Without any direct evidence, I have come to the conclusion that Captain Granet is a mysterious person and needs watching.

As usual, we are in trouble with the civil authorities, and, to be frank with you, I am trying to strengthen my case." The General shrugged his shoulders.
"Very well," he decided, "under the circumstances you have the right to know what my message meant.

We sent Granet back because of a suspicion which may be altogether unjustifiable.

The suspicion was there, however, and it was sufficiently strong for me to make up my mind that I should prefer not to have him back again.

Now you shall know the facts very briefly.