I will manage it if it is to be managed.

And, sir, if I find that in this matter you have told me the simple truth--not the truth, mind you, as from a gentleman, or the truth as from a Christian, for I suspect both--but the simple truth as from man to man, then I will express my sorrow for the harsh words I have used to you." As he finished speaking, Trendellsohn held the door of the room open in his hand, and Ziska, not being ready with any answer, passed through it and descended the stairs.

The Jew followed him and also held open the house door, but did not speak again as Ziska went out.

Nor did Ziska say a word, the proper words not being ready to his tongue.

The Jew returned at once into the synagogue, having during the interview with Ziska worn the short white surplice in which he had been found; and Ziska returned at once to his own house in the Windberg-gasse..