I am neither the one nor the other.

But I am a man; and I ask you, as another man, whether it be true that Nina Balatka has that paper in her possession--in her own possession, mind you, I say." Ziska had hesitated before, but his hesitation now was much more palpable.

"Why do you not answer me ?" continued the Jew.

"You have made this accusation against her.

Is the accusation true ?" "I think she has it," said Ziska.