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`` I might expect that desire , '' replied Siebenburg scornfully ; `` for as you are in the act of gaining the favour of Heaven by pious works , it will be agreeable to you -- '' `` What ? '' asked the Swiss sharply . `` You will surely desire , '' was the reply , `` to change conduct which is an offence to honourable people , and still more to the saints above . You who have estranged a betrothed bride from her lover and lured her to midnight interviews , no doubt suppose yourself safe from the future husband , whom the result of a duel -- as you know -- will keep from her side . But Wolff happens to be my brother-in-law , and if I feel disposed to take his place and break a lance with you -- '' Heinz , pale as death , interrupted him , exclaiming in a tone of the deepest indignation : `` So be it , then . We will have a tilt with lances , and then we will fight with our swords . '' Siebenburg looked at him an instant , as if puzzled by his adversary 's sharp assault , but quickly regained his composure and answered : `` Agreed !