Man—This is more beautiful.
Boy—I would know if this were it.
Man—This is the land I say. Laugh with me and shout. The shadow of the devil has gone. I have found the place and myself.
Boy—Not so! The place is farther off, and higher. I am not content with this!
Man—Come with me, youth, to the summit!
Boy—(Eagerly.) I'll climb with you.... I'll climb ... to the summit!
(CURTAIN)
THE STRIKER