Rosmer.

Accusation? Was that an accusation?

Kroll.

Perhaps you did not notice the way she worded it. She had to go, she said—why?

Rosmer.

In order that I might marry Rebecca——

Kroll.

These were not precisely her words. Beata used a different expression. She said: “I have not long to live; for Johannes must marry Rebecca at once.”

Rosmer.

[Looks at him for a moment; then rises.] Now I understand you, Kroll.