CARL.
So I told the gentleman; but he insisted on speaking to you, saying that he came in on an affair of honor.
COLONEL.
What? But Oldendorf won't be so insane—show him in here!
Enter BOLZ.
BOLZ (with dignity).
Colonel, I come to make you an announcement which the honor of a third person necessitates.
COLONEL.
I am prepared for it, and beg you not to prolong it unduly.