HENSCHEL

[Who continues to imprison WALTHER'S wrist.] Hanne is to come here: that's all.

MRS. WERMELSKIRCH

[To SIEBENHAAR.] The men were drinking their beer quite peacefully. Suddenly Mr. Henschel came in and began a dispute as though he were master here.

SIEBENHAAR

[With a deprecating gesture.] All right; all right. [To HENSCHEL.] What's happened to you, Henschel?

HENSCHEL

Mr. Siebenhaar, it's no fault o' mine. I couldn't help things comin' about this way. You may think what you please, Mr. Siebenhaar. I give you my word—'twasn't my fault.

SIEBENHAAR

You needn't excuse yourself to me, Henschel. I know you're a man of peace.