Kroll.
Because I dare not—I will not think the worst. No no, let me say my say out.—You really do value my friendship, Rosmer? And my respect too? Do you not?
Rosmer.
I surely need not answer that question.
Kroll.
Well, but there are other questions that do require an answer—a full explanation on your part.—Will you submit to a sort of investigation——?
Rosmer.
Investigation?
Kroll.
Yes; will you let me question you about certain things it may pain you to be reminded of? You see—this apostasy of yours—well, this emancipation, as you call it—is bound up with many other things that for your own sake you must explain to me.