George.

With me you would have found peace. We would have worked together and planned through half the nights--and you know how ambitious I am.

Marie.

And so am I, for you! You should be the first and greatest. They all shall bow before you--I myself will kneel before you and say to you: "You love to rule and command? Now rule--now command!!!!!!"

[Throws herself before him--her arms around his knees, looking up.]

George.

Marie, in heaven's name rise! If any one should see you so----

Marie.

Let them see me----

George.