He got his twenty days of bread and water;

But these—these butchers yonder—they go

free. [Clenches his fist.

I could be tempted—; hold, words have no worth,

I’ve sworn it, action only from henceforth!

Lind [coming hastily but cautiously out].

Thank God, they’re talking fashions; now’s my chance

To slip away—

Falk.

Ha, Lind, you’ve drawn the prize