Well, then, the matter was as follows—
HOFFMANN
[Laying his hand on LOTH'S arm.] Before you begin, won't you take anything at all?
LOTH
Perhaps later.
HOFFMANN
Not even a little glass of brandy?
LOTH
No; that least of all.
Well, then, the matter was as follows—
[Laying his hand on LOTH'S arm.] Before you begin, won't you take anything at all?
Perhaps later.
Not even a little glass of brandy?
No; that least of all.