"As far as he is concerned, yes," replied the colonel soberly.  "I am bitterly disappointed, and I know that Andre will be, too, for he has made a very strong point of disproving that special testimony.  But we will not remit our efforts in the least, _mon ami_.  Be assured of that.  I will let you know when I have any further news," and with a friendly wave of the hand the colonel passed on.