[He lifts William, quite unconscious, drags and puts him in a large armchair near R. table. Whilst he does so, Ida, Robert, Augusta, Mrs Scholz and Mrs Buchner come hastily out of dining-room, Friebe out of the kitchen.

Some wine—quick, some wine.

[Ida in a moment goes and returns with wine.

Mrs Scholz.

Oh God-oh-God-oh-God!!! water! sprinkle him with water!

[Dr Scholz puts wine to his mouth.

Augusta.

What was it?

Ida (pale and in tears, laying one cheek against William’s arm).

How icy cold he is.