Culture. Chivalrous France! Never! Emperor, I leave one last word to you at the parting of the ways. France, Russia, Britain, these are great opponents, but it is not they will bring the pillars of Germany down. Beware of Belgium!
(She goes. He is left in two minds. He crosses to sign. He flings down the pen. He strikes the bell. Chancellor and Officer reappear.)
Chancellor. Your Imperial Majesty has signed?
Emperor. Thus (he tears the paper).
Officer. Sire!
Emperor. Say this to Russia, France, and Britain in my Imperial name: So long as they keep within their borders I remain in mine.
Emperor. You know, as I do, that it is all they ask for.
Chancellor. You were the friend of Austria.
Emperor. I'll prove it. Tell her from me that Servia has yielded on every point which doth become a nation and that Austria may accept her terms.