Ing Maret 1896, Kolonel Georges Picquart, kepala counter-espionage, nemokake bukti manawa pengkhianat nyata yaiku Mayor Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy. Nanging, Staf Umum ora gelem nimbang maneh keputusan lan nransfer Picquart menyang Afrika Lor. Pitakon: Sapa sing ngapusi kabeh wong?
Mayor Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy