Bernick.

Ah! Then it was—to no purpose——[Rushes to the door of his office, tears it open, and calls in.] Krap, stop the Indian Girl! She mustn’t sail to-night!

Krap.

[Inside.] The Indian Girl is already standing out to sea, Consul.

Bernick.

[Shuts the door and says feebly.] Too late—and all for nothing.

Lona.

What do you mean?

Bernick.

Nothing, nothing. Leave me alone——!