“I said nothing at the time, but I met my old schoolmate afterwards.
“A violent quarrel ensued.
“I accused him of all manner of misdemeanours, and last of all of ingratitude.
“But all I could do or say would not provoke him into a challenge.
“At last I gave him one myself.
“He accepted it readily, and we met.
“He wished to apologise for all he had done and said.
“I would not accept it.
“I fired.
“He fell down dead.