[sldkfhs Salieri can't help but huff out a small laugh at that] I'm afraid it's not nearly so exciting as the stories that you've told me. It's not as a result of heroic deeds or any such thing.

Simply, he commissioned an opera from me in a new, German Singspiel style, and it was a great success. He was so happy with it, that he gifted me this dagger as a token of his regard and our friendship.