David rises with difficulty and looks into the distance, his weak hands outstretched.

DAVID.

I see, Nullius. My old friend—my old friend, stay here, I beg you—and I shall go to them. Do you know, Nullius....

Confused.

I think that I found a copeck....

Laughs quietly.

I told you, Nullius, to examine that paper. Abraham Khessin, my friend—

Firmly.

Abraham Khessin is my friend....

He sinks down and dies.

Thunder in the distance. It is dark; the sun, red, is seen on the horizon, near the water. It sets.