The act would not be criminal in name,
It would in no way violate the laws—
Falk.
Why there, you see then!
Stiver [firmly].
Yes, but all the same,—
I must reject all pleas in such a cause.
Staunch comrades we have been in times of dearth;
Of life’s disport she asks but little share,
And I’m a homely fellow, long aware