human
What the devil is the meaning of this? said I.
gpt
Wolstang again! Confusion, this is no trick! The Provost of the College engage in a deception upon me--impossible! They are all mad, or I am mad! Wolstang from one--Wolstang from another--Wolstang from Doctor Dedimus Dunderhead! I will see to the bottom of this--I will go to Wolstang's house immediately. So saying, I snatched up my cap, put it on my head, and walked smartly down the court to gain the street where he lived. Before I got far, a young man met me.
human
By the by, Wolstang, I wish you could let me have the ten gilders I lent you. I require them immediately. --
gpt
Ten gilders! said I;
human
I don't owe you a farthing. I never saw your face before, and my name is not Wolstang; it is Frederick Stadt.
gpt
Psha!--But, Wolstang, laying jesting aside, continued he,
human
I must positively have them.
gpt
Have what?
human
My dear fellow, the ten gilders.
gpt
Ten devils!--I tell you, I don't owe you a farthing.
human
Really, Wolstang, this joke is very silly. We know you are an odd fellow, but this is the most foolish prank I ever saw you play.
gpt
Wolstang again! said I, my heart boiling with indignation.
human
I tell you, sir--I tell you, sir, that--that-- I could not get out another word, to such a degree had indignation confounded me. Without finishing my sentence, I rushed into the street, but not without hearing the person say,
gpt
By heaven, he is either mad or drunk!