"Return to Mr.Merrick his papers and credentials." The colonel drew the packet of papers from his breast pocket and handed it to Uncle John.

Then he glanced hesitatingly at his superior, who glared at him.
"He cannot speak the English," said the governor to Mr.Merrick, "but he owes you reparation." "Grau's stupidity has been very annoying, to say the least," was the ungracious reply.

"We came here on important business, and presented our papers--all in proper order--on demand.

We had the right to expect decent treatment, as respectable American citizens engaged in humanitarian work; yet this--this--man," pointing an accusing finger at the colonel, "ordered us detained--arrested!--and kept our papers." The governor listened coldly and at the end of the speech inclined his head.
"Colonel Grau," said he, "has been relieved of his duties here and transferred to another station.

To you I have personally apologized.