And since that time your affections haven't taken root anywhere?
LOTH
No.
HOFFMANN
Of course! I suppose you've capitulated along the whole line—forsworn marriage as well as drink, eh? Ah, well, à chacun son goût.
LOTH
It's not my taste that decides in this matter, but perhaps my fate. I told you once before, I believe, that I have made no renunciation in regard to marriage. What I fear is this, that I won't find a woman who is suitable for me,
HOFFMAN
That's a big order, Loth!