M. Labori.--“What is this secret file?”

Colonel Picquart.--“Oh! those matters are entirely secret. I should

very much like to answer, but I consider that I cannot do so without

being released from the obligation of professional secrecy by the

minister of war. If he will release me, I will speak; otherwise, not.”

M. Labori.--“Did Colonel Picquart ever see the original of the

_bordereau_?”

Colonel Picquart.--“I think so. I certainly have seen the photographic

reproductions which were in circulation.”