To cut each other’s throats.
Gélan.Come, come—desist.
Chrys. This hound abused me!
Zor.He insulted me!
Both. Our honor must be satisfied! (They cross swords.)
Gélan.No, no—
Attend to me. Within these crystal walls
A strange mysterious influence prevails:
All men are bound to speak the plainest truth!
And this they do, without suspecting it.