M. Clemenceau.--“Then the witness, instead of consulting the prefect of
police and the minister of war, has consulted the situation?”
M. Bertillon.--“I said that I would refer the matter to my superiors.
But a moment’s reflection showed me that I was in error. I have not to
refer to my superiors facts that concern me personally, especially when
I am acting as a witness.”
M. Labori [passing a copy of M. Bertillon’s scheme to the witness,
and another copy to the court]--“Will you ask M. Bertillon if this
is an exact representation of the bastions, intrenchments, and lines
of battle which he presented to the council of war after his expert
testimony?”
The Judge.--“M. Labori, will you explain to us what this document is?”
M. Labori.--“I handed this little work to M. Bertillon at the last
session.”
The Judge.--“But will you explain to us, M. Labori, of what it
consists?”