Life. Will you obey?
Second Girl. I shall never—
[Life curls his whip around her shoulders.]
Second Girl [screams]. Do not flog me. I will kneel. [Kneels.]
Life. So? In that way I can win obedience.
Second Girl. Master!
Life. It has a good sound.
Second Girl. Pity! Have pity!
Life. Do not whine. [Kicks her.]
Second Girl [rises staggering]. Spare me!