You are not the only one whom he can order to be shot.
The Burgomaster
That’s true. After all, I am only signing my own death-warrant and am wronging nobody. (Signing the paper.) There, that’s done. But wait: what about improving the grammar a bit?
Otto
You had better not try. He is persuaded that it is above criticism.
The Burgomaster
My poor Otto, I believe there’s nothing left for me to do but make my will. It is made; but I should like to revise it and alter a few of the bequests.
Otto
Don’t say that and don’t lose courage; you still have several chances of escape.
The Burgomaster