You shall answer to me for your manner, I assure you." "Ha! Whatsoever you like," said the other.

"I accept all your conditions in advance....

But one thing I ask of you," he added, "that no names be mentioned.

There would be too many persons involved.

Let it appear that we had an argument on the street, that we disagreed, and that I threatened you." "So be it," said Boleslas, after a pause.