"When he is angry he will listen to nobody, and is capable of facing a whole army.

We must prevent this duel somehow.

And you are actually preparing to go to the theatre when things have come to such a pass?
You are actually going to see a comedy!" "The actor Ladislaus plays just the same parts on the stage as John does off the stage," replied Madame Langai bitterly.

"And I am as little afraid of John's rhodomontade as I am of the result of stage duels.
Don't be afraid! He'll come to no harm." A lacquey now entered to announce that the coach was ready, and Madame Langai, adjusting her mantilla, went to the playhouse where the actors were, at least, amusing..