At this moment your blood is in a fever; not now, but after a few days, you yourself will best see which of us is the offended party.

You demand that I fight with you; I will if your honor requires this satisfaction: but you must lay before me an acceptable reason.

I will know wherefore we risk our lives.

Let some days pass by; weigh all with your understanding and your heart! It will still depend upon yourself whether we remain friends as before.

Farewell!" And Wilhelm went.
Each of his words had penetrated to Otto's heart.