But it was agreed upon between these two gentlemen, for reasons of delicacy which we had to accept--it was agreed, I say, that the nature of the insult offered by Monsieur Gorka to Monsieur Chapron should not be divulged....

We have the right, however, and I may add the duty devolves upon us, to measure the gravity of that insult by the excess of anger aroused in Monsieur Chapron....

I conclude from it that, to be just, the plan of reconciliation, if we draw it up, should contain reciprocal concessions.

Count Gorka will retract his words and Monsieur Chapron apologize for his hastiness." "It is impossible," exclaimed the Prince; "Gorka will never accept that." "You, then, wish to have them fight the duel ?" groaned Hafner.
"And why not ?" said Montfanon, exasperated.

"It would be better than for the one to nurse his insults and the other his blow." "Well, sirs," replied the Baron, rising after the silence which followed that imprudent whim of a man beside himself, "we will confer again with our client.