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Here are the papers of the enemy . '' He held them up and shook them impatiently as he spoke . `` They give me no information that I can rely on . For all I can tell to the contrary , the main body of the Germans , outnumbering us ten to one , may be nearer this cottage than the main body of the French . Draw your own conclusions . I have nothing more to say . '' Having answered in those discouraging terms , Captain Arnault got on his feet , drew the hood of his great-coat over his head , and lit a cigar at the candle .