But I—I really didn’t do anything to you.

LINZMAN

Look behind you, my boy. Don’t be afraid. Look behind you, but don’t run away or I’ll have to shoot you down. [LILIOM turns his head slowly around.] Who’s coming up there?

LILIOM

[Looking at LINZMAN.] Policemen.

LINZMAN

[To FICSUR.] You hold still, or—— [To LILIOM teasingly.] How many policemen are there?

LILIOM

[His eyes cast down.] Two.

LINZMAN