FIANCÉ. You are now reminding me of my humble position as a worker——
AXEL. No, I am reminding you of that young woman's future, which you have so much at heart. And as I am told that she has ceased to care for you, but does care for me, I am only taking the liberty to dream of a brighter future for her with the man she loves than with the man she doesn't love.
FIANCÉ. You are a strong man, you are, and we little ones were born to be your victims!
AXEL. See here, my man, I have been told that you got the better of another rival for Cecilia's heart, and that you were not very scrupulous about the means used for the purpose. How do you think that victim liked you?
FIANCÉ. He was a worthless fellow.
AXEL. From whom you saved the girl! And now I save her from you! Good-bye!
SEVENTH SCENE
AXEL. The FIANCÉ. CECILIA.
FIANCÉ. Cecilia!