"Who was that with you a minute ago?"
"Bastringuette."
"And she ran off when she saw me, because she was afraid I'd give her a beating; but I don't beat women, I don't; I take my revenge on men—and you've got to fight with me!"
"Sans-Cravate, you are entirely mistaken—I give you my word of honor. I am not Bastringuette's lover; I have never mentioned the word love to her; besides, you know perfectly well that I am in love with another woman."
"That proves that you love two at once, that's all! Oh! you can't fool me any more with your wheedling ways. You're a blackguard, a traitor—I know you now. Come, coats off!"
"Sans-Cravate, you are not in your right mind at this moment. When you are not so excited, you will listen to me."
"No, no, not a word! I've swallowed your insults and been called a coward long enough. It's time to put an end to it."
"But you are mistaken; listen to me."
"I tell you, I won't; we must fight."
"I have told you before that I will not fight with you."