Zat Tony, zat donk'-man! he has got hisself arrested.

Zay say it is a lie, zat he is American citizen; he is an officer who is dessert from ze Italian army.

Zay say he just pretend he cannot spik Italian--but it is not true.

He know ten--leven words.' They came hurrying up the steps and surrounded him, Mr.Wilder no less shocked than Gustavo himself.
'Arrested--as a deserter?
It's an outrage!' he thundered.
Constance laid her hand on Gustavo's sleeve and whirled him about.
'What do you mean?
I don't understand.

Where is Tony ?' Gustavo groaned.
'In jail, signorina.