Sir Arthur Hastings was the first to be arrested. He had just disembarked in Göttingen, and his companion, Sir Auguste Schneider, suggested they have a beer. Enthusiastic, they walked into a tavern, only to find Göttingen University students holding a liberal gathering.
Arthur felt something was amiss, but dismissed it. After he ordered sausage and beer, Göttingen police officers dedicated to monitoring student activities streamed in.
When the Göttingen police force caught him outside the pub, Sir Arthur Hastings was startled. He shouted, "I came for beer, what are you up to?" while fighting back with punches and kicks.
He yelled, broke free from the police's hold, and lunged towards the Police Chief several steps away.
