"No!" said Lupinus, "it is a matter of no importance to Eckhof, who has given the information. There is much to be done to-day. I will seek to gain over the students; you must hasten to Eckhof."
"And will you not accompany me?"
"No, my friend, not to-day. Let us await the events of this evening.
Perhaps I shall ask you to present me to him to-morrow."
"Ah, that would be a real triumph for me!"
"Let us first take care that this plot fails, and the actors are not driven from Halle."
"When we have accomplished this, will you promise to walk arm-in-arm with me three times through the market-place?"
"Not only three times, but as often as you will."
"Now I feel the strength of Samson, and the craft of Delilah. With this reward before me, I will vanquish all enemies."