Jean-Jacques Rousseau described him laconically as a man "droit et adroit". McCudden laconically reported his observation of the crash location being near Zonnebeke. As its divisional journal laconically stated, 'the attack was not successful'. Laconically, Ranau's geography is characterised by undulating lands at most areas with a valley plain. Make me a general', he suggested laconically and promptly was turned into a journalist.