M. Clemenceau.--“Have I the floor for proving the truth?”

The Judge.--“I deprive you of the floor for argument.”

M. Clemenceau.--“I ask you this question, _Monsieur le Président_. A

point is in doubt between two officers of the French army” ...

The Judge.--“You have not the floor for argument. You can offer a

motion; that is all.”

M. Clemenceau.--“Two officers have contradicted each other. If you will

accord me the floor, I will, in two words” ...

The Judge.--“No. Offer a motion. I do not accord you the floor.”