MAR. and COL. We go!
RUD. I stay here, finish I must the article for my new journal,
"Beaver"!
MAR. Be quick then!
RUD. Five minutes only, I know well the work!
COL. We'll await you at the porter's lodge!
MAR. Delay, and you'll hear the chorus!
RUD. Five minutes only!
SCH. You must cut short the Beaver's growing tale!
(RUDOLPH takes a light from the table and goes to open the door: the others go out and descend the staircase.)
MAR. (from without) Look to the staircase! keep well to the handrail!