SCHWARTZE.

What--

MAGDA.

Good you're here! Free me from this man, take this man away from me.

SCHWARTZE.

What?

MAGDA.

I have done everything you demanded. I have humbled myself, I have surrendered my judgment, I have let myself be carried like a lamb to the slaughter. But my child I will not leave. Give up my child to save his career! [Throws herself into a chair.]

SCHWARTZE.

Mr. von Keller, will you please--