Gregor's willingness to discuss the aims of the proletariat confused him.

He suspected some ulterior purpose behind this apparent amiability.

He must hold down his fury until this purpose was in the open.
"Well, that is good," Gregor admitted.

"But somehow it sounds ancient on my ear.

Was there not a revolution in France ?" "Fool, it is the world that is revolting!" Karlov paused.