+ * When in split build mode for `gbp-build' or `build', run
+ mergechanges as is required. Closes:#841990.
+ * Test suite: build-mode-*: Check that right .changes comes out
+ (detects #841990).
+ * Defend against debian/patches/series being an unusual object, in case
+ dpkg-source doesn't, in absurd git-apply fallback.