RUDOLPH. Now I am happy.
STRANGER. And brave?
RUDOLPH. Whom have I got to fear, or what?
STRANGER. I conclude from your happiness that you are ignorant of one important fact—Have you the courage to bear a piece of misfortune?
RUDOLPH. What is it?
STRANGER. You turn pale?
RUDOLPH. I?
STRANGER. A serious misfortune!
RUDOLPH. Speak out!
STRANGER. The detective was here a moment ago, and he told me—in confidence——