LILIOM
I’d like to break Ficsur’s head for him.
THE MAGISTRATE
Punishment is our office. Is there nothing else on earth you’d like to do?
LILIOM
I don’t know—I guess, as long as I’m here, I’ll not go back.
THE MAGISTRATE
[To THE FIRST.] Note that. He waives his right. [LILIOM starts back to the bench.] Stay where you are. You are aware that you left your wife without food or shelter?
LILIOM
Yes.