But this is—
He strikes the table with his fist forcibly.
Absurd!
He looks at them with cold fury, but all lower their eyes. The frightened officer is trembling and gazing at the window. The lights grow brighter outside—it is evident that a building has been set on fire. The voices without have turned into a roar. A dull noise, then the crash of shots is heard. The discipline is disappearing gradually.
BLUMENFELD
They have gone mad!
OFFICER
They are firing! It is an attack!
STEIN
But that can't be the Belgians!