He, too, is possibly “seeking oblivion,” as I was; but he is scarce
likely to stop in time, like me. Moreover, his vengeance will not, like
mine, be a more horrible pain than the injury itself.
He has a supremely great advantage over me, and the conditions of the
struggle are the most unequal possible.
Will he delay coming for long? Is it conceivable that he has given me up
for ever?