Es war nicht leicht, ruhig zu bleiben. Es gelang mir aber, und ich fragte den Aufseher vollständig ruhig – wenn er hier wäre, müßte er es bestätigen –, warum ich verhaftet sei.
It was not easy to stay calm, but I managed to do so and was completely calm when I asked the supervisor why it was that I was under arrest. If he were here he would have to confirm what I say.