And now everything would have been forgiven. I can't understand it. I don't know--I----

Ebeling.

So she won't do it?

Frau v. Yburg.

And that's why I've fled to you in my need! Later, when she returns, I want to have gone. You understand? I've arranged it this way so that you could bring her to her senses. A little heart to heart talk, you know. But if your influence doesn't help, then I don't know--then----

Ebeling (walking up and down).

And so she won't do it.

Frau v. Yburg.

Yes, just explain it to me! The only possible way in which to rehabilitate herself in her own eyes! And she throws it to the winds! What can she be thinking of? What----

Ebeling.