You have got a heart then—they did wrong you. I’ll devote years to setting you right in the eyes of the world.
THE DEVIL
What?
AGNUS (stammering)
A book!
THE DEVIL (harshly)
Set me right in men’s eyes? Have my conduct applauded by stupid human beings? When the world applauds anybody whole-heartedly, without a dissenting voice, be sure he’s a fool or a knave! Your whole being has been in arms against me ever since I came to bring you wisdom. Now that you think there’s a chance I’ll let you be a fool again, you talk of setting me right! Let me be or I’ll repent it. (To Fanny) What would you do if I made you realize that I don’t and can’t love you?
FANNY
I know you do.
THE DEVIL