(Trying to drag Claus away.) Come, Claus, we will save him in spite of himself. Come along to the Major.
The Burgomaster
Claus, stay here. You love me, my dear old Claus: you have just given me the most beautiful and positive proof that one man can give to another. I will ask you for yet another proof, perhaps even more trying; it shall be the last. Promise me that, whatever happens, you will not go to the Major.
Claus
Mr. Burgomaster, Mr. Burgomaster, you know what is right better than I do.... (Sobbing.) But I meant it with all my heart, Mr. Burgomaster.
The Burgomaster
(Embracing him.) Good-bye, my dear Claus.
Claus
Good-bye, Mr. Burgomaster.
Otto