kent. Well, he talked of his Flock. There are quite fifteen letters you'll have to deal with yourself, I'm afraid.

trebell stares at him: then, apparently, making up his mind . .

trebell. Ring up a messenger, will you . . I must write a note and send it.

kent. Will you dictate?

trebell. I shall have done it while you're ringing . . it's only a personal matter. Then we'll start work.

kent goes into his room and tackles the telephone there. trebell sits down to write the note, his face very set and anxious.


THE THIRD ACT