Is Claus there?
Otto
He’s under arrest and guarded by my men; I’ll send him to you. (Exit with Isabelle.)
The Secretary
I will leave you also, Mr. Burgomaster. I must go and see the sheriffs and councillors. Perhaps they can take steps or interfere in some way....
The Burgomaster
Yes, my dear Pierre, go. (Shakes hands with him.) There are bad moments in a man’s life.... But here is Claus. Leave me with him.
(Exit the Secretary. Enter Claus, with his clothes torn and his head covered with bruises and scratches.)
Claus
Good-morning, Mr. Burgomaster.