A certain sense of terror. Accident

May give him victory.

Gélan.Apologize!

Chrys. (indignantly). To Zoram? Never! Would you have me stain

My hitherto untarnished ’scutcheon? Shame!

Stand back—he comes!

Enter Zoram, with drawn sword.

Well, sir, you’ve kept your word.

Zor. Of course I have!

Chrys. (very sternly). I’m very much surprised—