Olof and Lars. What are you saying?
Gert. You didn't understand what I was talking about at our meetings.
Olof. You have deceived us!
Gert. Not at all! You are perfectly free. Two voices less mean nothing. Everything is prepared.
Lars. Have you considered the consequences?
Gert. Fool! Is it not for the sake of the consequences that I have done all this?
Olof. Supposing Gert be right—what do you say, Lars?
Lars. I wasn't born to lead.
Olof. All are born to lead, but all are not willing to sacrifice the flesh.
Gert. Only he who has the courage to face scorn and ridicule can lead. For hatred is as nothing compared with the laughter that kills.