Officer?
THE FIRST
That’s what happened.
THE MAGISTRATE
Stephan Kadar, you have done a good deed. What you did will be written in books to gladden the hearts of children who read them. [Indicates the door at left.] The door is open to you. The eternal light awaits you. [THE FIRST escorts the POORLY DRESSED MAN out at left with great deference.] Liliom! [LILIOM rises.] You have heard?
LILIOM
Yes.
THE MAGISTRATE
When this man first appeared before us he was as stubborn as you. But now he has purified himself and withstood the test. He has done a good deed.