How long do you think of stay—
LOTH
I mean to look for a lodging very soon. Where does Schimmelpfennig live?
The best thing would be to go to see him. He would probably be able to
secure one for me. I hope that I'll soon find a suitable place, otherwise
I'll spend the night at the inn next door.
HOFFMANN
Why should you? Of course you'll stay with us till morning, at least. To be sure, I'm only a guest in this house myself, otherwise I'd naturally ask you to … you understand?
LOTH
Perfectly.
HOFFMANN
But do tell me, were you really quite serious when you said …