Yes, you—you misbegotten wretch! Had you not whined and pleaded for him, he would have taken a guilder. If you, too, had said, "Tatters! nothing but tatters." Why did you not?
Rosa.
Because I will not lie for you!
Sachel.
I employ you to do my bidding! What are you doing now—idling, wasting precious time? [Rosa begins to sweep.] In the middle of last night—were you up?
Rosa.
No!
Sachel.
[Ironically.] You will not lie for me! Why are you so disturbed about it?
Rosa.