General Bankhead, in a gruff manner ordered me out of his office and off the reservation, saying that if I didn't take a hurried departure he would have me forcibly put out.

I told him to do it and be hanged; I might have used a stronger expression, and upon second thought, I believe I did.

I next interviewed Captain Laufer and demanded of him also the horse and mule, as I was responsible for them to Quartermaster Hays.

Captain Laufer intimated that I was a liar and that I had disposed of the animals.

Hot words ensued between us, and he too ordered me to leave the post.