COLONEL.
I am not quite so sure of that; he is very stubborn in many ways.
SENDEN.
If he do not withdraw such egotism can scarcely still be called stubbornness. And in such a case you would scarcely be under obligations to him; obligations, Colonel, which might work injury to the whole country. Besides, he has no chance of being elected if you accept, for you will defeat him by a majority not large but sure.
COLONEL.
Are we so perfectly certain of this majority!
SENDEN.
I think I can guarantee it. Blumenberg and the other gentlemen have made very thorough inquiries.
COLONEL.
It would serve the professor quite right if he had to withdraw in my favor.—But no—no; it will not do at all, my friend.