KING. What are you two doing?
ISRAEL. [Deeply stirred] That is a family secret. Now we can go on.
KING. Or quit. You have given me proof of your unswerving friendship, Herman, and I thank you for the last time. Give me your hand!
ISRAEL. Not to promise anything that cannot be kept!
KING. No promises, then! Farewell, and peace be with you!
ISRAEL. [Moved] I thank you!
KING. What is that? You are crying?
ISRAEL. Perhaps, for now I am your equal in misfortune. I have lost my son!
KING. He'll come back to you.
ISRAEL. [As he is leaving] Never!—Good-bye!