MARCUS. Yes, all human beings are pretty much alike. He who is no worse than the rest is no better, either. Good-bye!
Curtain.
SECOND SCENE
The study of MASTER OLAVUS PETRI. There is a door on either side of the room.
OLAVUS is writing at a table.
CHRISTINE is standing beside the table with a letter in her hand.
CHRISTINE. Do I disturb you?
OLAVUS. [Quietly and coldly] Naturally, as I am writing.
CHRISTINE. Are you sure that you are writing?
OLAVUS. Absolutely sure.
CHRISTINE. But I have not seen your pen move for a long while.