Chapter 41

Drahomir. Jozwowicz. George.

(George stops with Jozwowicz near the door.)

Drahomir.--Ah, it is you, George.

George.--Do not approach me. I have seen all. You are a villain and a coward.

Drahomir--George!

George.--In order not to soil my hand, I throw in your face our broken friendship, my trampled happiness, lost faith in God and man, endless contempt for you and myself.

Drahomir.--Enough.

George.--Do not approach me, because I will lose my self-command and will sprinkle these walls with your brains. No, I shall not do that--because I have promised. But I slap your face, you villain. Do you hear me?

Drahomir (after struggling with himself for a moment).--Such an insult I swear before God and man I will wash out with blood.

George.--Yes, with blood (pointing to the doctor). Here is the witness of these words.

Doctor.--At your service, gentlemen.

END OF ACT IV.

* * * * *