I am unarmed.

One blow from that great arm of yours will end all prospects of war with your Switzerland." Max hesitatingly took the dagger and looked with a puzzled expression from it to the duke's face.

Campo-Basso and his Italian friends moved toward their lord as if to protect him, but Charles waved them back with a protesting palm.
"Switzerland is not my native land, Your Grace, nor do I seek your life.
Take your dagger," said Max.
"I offer you better terms," said Charles.

"If you wish to kill me, I now give you safe conduct beyond the borders of Burgundy." "My lord, you are mistaken," said Max, impatiently, tossing the dagger to the floor and stepping back from the duke.

A soft ripple of laughter was heard in the ladies' gallery.
"No, it is not I that am mistaken," said Charles.