Whereas--" "So I am, my dear Major, as far as information goes.

If I did not use these arguments before, it was because it seemed to me an impertinence to offer what, after all, are no more than the conclusions of my own constructive and deductive reasoning to one so well versed in strategy as yourself." The major was silenced for a moment.

"I congratulate you, Count," he said.

"Monsieur le Marechal shall have your views without delay.

Tell me," he begged.