AMADEUS
I mean simply that two of my friends are now on their way to your house on my behalf....
SIGISMUND
Well...?
AMADEUS
To demand reparation for what ... (looking Sigismund straight in the eye) I believed you guilty of.
SIGISMUND (takes a step back; a pause ensues during which they stare hard at each other) You have challenged.... (Reaching out his hand) That's fine!
AMADEUS (does not accept the proffered hand)
SIGISMUND
But it's splendid! I can assure you that the whole matter now assumes quite a different aspect. And, of course, I shall be at your disposal just the same, if you insist.