[Rising and going to the passage-door.] Unlock the door! where's the key?

Quex.

Wait, wait, wait! And you're going to keep your mouth shut after all, are you?

Sophy.

[Rattling the door-handle.] Yes, yes, Unlock it!

Quex.

Don't be in such a hurry.

Sophy.

I give you my sacred word—

Quex.