CAPTAIN. No, she cannot, for she says that she didn't see anything.
ALICE. You have taught the child to lie!
CAPTAIN. I didn't need to, for you had taught her already.
ALICE. You have met Judith?
CAPTAIN. Yah!
ALICE. Oh, God! Oh, God!
CAPTAIN. The fortress has surrendered. The enemy will be permitted to depart in safety on ten minutes' notice. [Places his watch on the table] Ten minutes—watch on the table! [Stops and puts one hand up to his heart.
ALICE. [Goes over to the CAPTAIN and takes his arm] What is it?
CAPTAIN. I don't know.
ALICE. Do you want anything—a drink?