"Ludy" Renounced

An interview between ex-Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria and General Ludendorff, which took place just prior to the "Beer Hall Brawl" (TIME, Nov. 19), was recently published:

Ludendorff, haughtily: "Your Majesty, the question between the Hohenzollern and Wittelsbach factions of the resumption of the throne has reached an acute stage."

Prince Rupprecht glared with astonishment.

Ludendorff, unperturbed, continued: "Your Majesty, I am backed by over whelming powers which I am willing to put at your Majesty's disposal."

Said Rupprecht : "Excellency, whether my family reascends the throne is a matter between myself and my services!" people. I And, herewith turning on renounce his your heel, the virtual King of Bavaria left the room.