In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, what do Victor and the monster talk about?

In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, when
Victor and the monster meet face to face, they speak of several
things.

Victor curses the creature and wishes him dead. His
sole intent is to do whatever he can to destroy that which he has created. The monster
responds that Victor is responsible in creating him in the first place. The creature
states that even though his life is miserable, he still loves it and will defend himself
against Victor's attack.

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Life, although it may only be the accumulation of
anguish, is dear to me and I will defend
it.

The creature notes that
Frankenstein has a responsibility to him. Victor has rejected him, as do all other
members of society. He lives a lonely existence where only nature does not judge him. He
accuses Victor of hypocrisy: Victor calls the creature a murderer, yet wants to kill the
very thing he brought life to—the monster sees no justices in
this.

Victor once again curses the creature, and himself
for giving the creature life. He tell the monster to leave him, but the
creature implores Victor to at least listen to the tale he has to tell. As he thinks
about it, Victor is moved:

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I was partly urged by curiosity, and compassion
confirmed my resolution...For the first time, also, I felt what the duties of a creator
towards his creature were, and that I ought to render him happy before I complained of
his wickedness. These motives urged me to comply with his
demand.

And so it is that
Victor follows the monster so that he may hear the monster's
tale.