Carl (drinking unconcernedly).

Whose is it? faith, I know not—

And, yet, 'tis my companion's: he's like you,

And does not care to tell his name and station.100

[The voice again and nearer.

Josepha. 'Tis his—I knew it—Ulric!—Ulric!—Ulric!

[She drops the wine and rushes out.

Carl. The flask's unhurt—but every drop is spilt.

Confound the voice! I say—would he were dumb!

And faith! to me, he has been nearly so—