COLONEL.
Neither one nor the other. Oldendorf has proved his much-vaunted devotion to us by not withdrawing, and election day is not yet past. But from what I hear there is no doubt that Oldendorf will be defeated.
IDA.
And you, father, have come out before everybody as his opponent?
ADELAIDE.
And what did Oldendorf say to that, Colonel?
COLONEL.
Don't excite me, girls! Oldendorf was stubborn, otherwise he behaved well, and as far as that is concerned all is in order. The grounds which determined me to make the sacrifice are very weighty. I will explain them to you more fully another time. The matter is decided; I have accepted; let that suffice for the present.
IDA.
But, dear father—