human
Now, nothing is really wanting, now, but Herr Frederic's lecture upon archaeology!
gpt
But are my military colleagues fools? broke out the doctor, in great exasperation.
human
Professor Fernow declared capable of bearing arms! My patient, who I have attended for three years! How in Heaven's name has this happened?
gpt
I do not know how it really came about, said Frederic, to whom anxiety and excitement had lent a wonderful gift of speech;
human
Was it the surgeon-in-chief? interrupted the doctor.
gpt
I should have supposed so! He takes all! even those who, at the very first march, will have to be left lying in the hospital. Well, go on!
human
He only asked: 'Have you any illness?' 'No!' answered the Herr Professor, and set his teeth together, for the men were all staring at him. Then he drew himself up, his face became fire-red even to the forehead, and he did not look at all sick. The surgeon gave him a slight examination, and then said: 'Nonsense, colleagues, we cannot now be so critical; his chest and lungs are sound; this slight weakness comes from close confinement and study, and will soon pass away. You are accepted, never fear!' I thought I had received a paralytic stroke, and the Herr Professor drew a breath deep enough to rend his breast.