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.