NEIGHBOUR. And he will never be at peace until he has suffered all the torments his victim had to pass through.
JUDGE. Get away from here! Go!
NEIGHBOUR. Certainly, Judge! I didn't know you were so sensitive. [He goes out.
OLD LADY. What was the matter?
JUDGE. Oh, he told a lot of stories that upset me. But-but—he is plotting something evil, that fellow!
OLD LADY. Didn't I tell you so! But you always let your tongue run whenever you see anybody—What kind of foolish superstition was he giving you?
JUDGE. I don't want to talk of it. The mere thought of it makes me sick. I'll tell you some other time.—There's Adolph now!
ADOLPH. [Entering] Good evening!
JUDGE. [After a pause] Well?
ADOLPH. Luck is against me. I have not been able to get any money.