Carlyon Sahib: A Drama in Four Acts

by Gilbert Murray

[During this speech re-enter Carlyon and Adene from back. Vera and Rheinhardt are by the steps l.

Adene.

[To Carlyon.] Well, I shall be in the library, and am ready whenever you are. [Goes off by the steps at the back.

Carlyon.

What, doctor, is she upholding your vanquished opponents? Be severe with her. She would be merciless to us for half such a crime!

Vera.

I'll be back in a moment, father.

[Exeunt Vera and, Rheinhardt, Rheinhardt making impatient gestures without answering. Vera kisses her hand to Carlyon. Carlyon sits down r., but gets up again as Elizabeth comes in from the French window l.

Carlyon.