No, fine!—What a question—They feed you on beefsteaks! Is there any gin in the house?

Bar.

No.

Geert.

Go and get some then—if I don’t have a swallow, I’ll keel over.

Bar.

[Embarrassed.] I haven’t any money.

Geert.

I have. [Peers in his pocket, throws a handful of coins on the table.] Earned that in prison—There!——