RUDOLPH. Maple!
STRANGER. The pride and glory of the house—valued at two thousand crowns!
RUDOLPH. That, too? So that was also humbug!
STRANGER. Yes!
RUDOLPH. Ugh!
STRANGER. Thus the debt is settled. The case is dropped—the issue is beyond the court—the parties can withdraw——
RUDOLPH. [Rushing out] I am ruined!
STRANGER. [Takes his wreath from the table] I meant to take this wreath to the cemetery—to my parents' grave—but I will place it here instead—on the ruins of what was once their home—my childhood's home! [He bends his head in silent prayer] And now, wanderer, resume thy pilgrimage!