Charwoman: From the Russians?Janitor: No, from the French.From the Russians we capture more than hat every day.As he opens the door, spike-helmeted German soldiers in 1914 uniforms march off to war to the nationalistic sounds of martial music (played by a military band), and the sight of flags flying and cheering crowds...Many a thing you know you""d like o tell her, many a thing she ought to understand...How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?In the Reverend Mother""s chambers, the tardy Maria apologizes profusely for being distracted by the majestic scenery, and she begs for forgiveness: "I just couldn""t help myself.The ship, at the edge of the Neutral Zone, was commanded by Admiral Marcus - who complained that Kirk was in violation of his orders by taking Harrison into custody rather han killing him.The main character, an alcoholic writer, loses his money, his freedom, and his sense of reality when confined in an alcoholic ward.