What else should they believe?

Julia (frightened anew).

Oh, but I don't want to! I don't want to do that! Pierre! I want to stay with you! I am under your protection, Pierre!

Pierre.

See here, my dear sir, let us suppose that your plan is successful--what then?

Julia.

Yes--yes--afterward--what then?

Wittich.

Then?--Then-- (Looks from one to the other, uncertainly, almost imploringly, and breaks down again.)

Pierre.