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I've spent my entire life in the army.
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I've always tried
to be true to my principles.
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That's the only mistake
I can ever be accused of.
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I'll settle for this: have the company
commanders select one man
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from each company
in the first wave - three in all.
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That's very reasonable of you, Paul.
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The court martial will meet
at the château at three o'clock.
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- Will that be convenient for you?
- I won't be there, Paul.
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- You won't be there?
- I think it best that you handle this matter.
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Probably so.
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General Mireau, if possible, I'd like to
be appointed counsellor for the accused.
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- I'll take the matter under consideration.
- We can permit that, Paul.
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- Consider it settled, Colonel.
- Thank you, sir.
:37:48
Noon straight up. I hope
you can stay for lunch, Colonel.
:37:51
George, I'm afraid
the colonel won't have time.
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Don't deny it, Paul.
You've been hiding this man.
:37:56
Keeping him for your own.
That was very selfish!
:37:59
Thank you for your courtesy,
but it isn't long until three o'clock.
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Of course, Colonel. I shall look forward
to the pleasure of seeing you again.
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Yes, Captain?
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They ordered me to report
to you here. Captain Rousseau.
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Yes, of course.
:38:32
I wanted to speak to you
about some of your shells falling short.
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I haven't time to go into it now.
:38:38
Report back to your command
until further orders.
:38:43
- Bad stuff. Demoralises the men.
- I quite agree with you.
:38:46
- We should shelve him to another outfit.
- A court of inquiry should roast him first.
:38:51
In cases like this, shells falling short,
I always try to avoid an inquiry.
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It gets around among the men
and makes a bad impression.
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- Shelving would be the best discipline.
- Perhaps you're right.