He would rather do it in mortal combat, he also recognizes that she is in love with him but then tells her that he loves Medora.
Waxa uu dhaleeceeyey wararka hoosta saxaafadda looga dusiyo, balse markii dambe waxa uu sheegay in uu jecelyahay maadaamaa ay muujinayaan in wali ay dadka jecelyihiin isaga.