(He
walks up and down the room; then he puts his hands in his pockets and
stands before Jozwowicz.) What does it mean?
Doctor.--It means that I must remain here. At this moment Drahomir
stands opposite Pretwic with a pistol. If the news of the fight should
come to the princess, she would pay for it with her life.
Anton.--They are fighting!
Doctor.--For life or death. In a moment the news will come who is
killed. (A moment of silence.)
Anton.--Jozwowicz, you have done all this.
Doctor.--Yes, it is I, I crushed those who were in my way, and I shall
act the same always. You have me such as I am.
Anton.--If so, I am no longer in a hurry. Do you know what I am going
to tell you?
Doctor.--You must go for a while. The princess is coming. (He opens
the door of a side room.) Go in there for a moment.
SCENE IV.
Jozwowicz and Stella.
Stella.--Doctor, what is the matter in this house?
Doctor.--What do you mean, princess?
Stella.--Mr. Pretwic came to tell me good-bye. He was very much
changed and asked me to forgive him if he ever offended me.
Doctor (aside).--A sentimental ass.
Stella.--He said that he might be obliged to go away in a few days. I
have a presentiment that you are hiding something from me. What does
it mean? Do not torture me any longer. I am so miserable that you
should have pity on me.
Doctor.--Do not let anything worry you.
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