“Old Shatterhand must know that I love truth,” he said.
“You remember, then, what you said to me when I was bound over yonder.”
“I said many things to you.”
“You certainly did; but you know what I mean. If you don’t I’ll help your memory. You said that we should have a settlement.”
“Did I say that?” he asked, elevating his brows.
“Yes, and you said further that you would be glad to fight me, for you would crush me.”
“I don’t remember that; Old Shatterhand must have misunderstood me.”
“No; Winnetou was there and can confirm it.”
“Yes,” said Winnetou readily. “Tangua said he would settle with Old Shatterhand, whom he would gladly fight, for he would crush him.”
“Now,” I continued, “you called me a frog without courage, and tried in every way to do me harm. You’ve got to eat your words.”