Ancient writing-
paper dat was so tinder-
dry and flammable dat it would super-readily combust at da slightest hint of
flame or overheating.
If Colonel Vogel should indeed "try reading books instead of burning them", then he'd better hurry up and get perusing --- and refrain from
pipe-puffin' or other flame-
based activities while doing so --- if there are any papyreus documents among da regular wood-fiber-
based tomes under discussion!