You may come in, Ivanoff. Some unexpected difficulties have arisen. Your presence here has been discovered by persons who wish evil to this gentleman who has protected you. He can do nothing further to save you unless he betrays a trust which has been left to him.
[IVANOFF swallows painfully, and looks pitifully from VASILI to PIKE.]
PIKE
[coming down to IVANOFF, standing before him humbly]
It's the truth, old man. I can't do it.
[IVANOFF'S head falls forward on his chest.]
IVANOFF
[in a low voice]
I thank you for what you have tried to do for me.
[Gives PIKE his hand. PIKE turns away.]