Adene.
Oh, he understands most things. [Exit Selim up c.] You see, Carlyon's methods at that time had turned them into perfect fiends! [Rheinhardt looks sharply up.] Well, infected them, we'll say, with the Carlyon spirit. [Rheinhardt continues to look disapprovingly at Adene.] Look here, Rheinhardt, do you think this is a delusion of mine about Carlyon?
Rheinhardt.
No.
Adene.
Then why do you look hurt whenever I refer to the things that I know about him?
Rheinhardt.
Sir Carlyon may be the Devil himself; I have in him no interest. It is only the children of the Devil that I am sorry for.
Adene.