And set him, Verner, with his back to me.
Set him upon his knees—and place this apple
Upon his head, so that the stem may front me,—
Thus, Verner; charge him to keep steady—tell him
I’ll hit the apple. Verner, do all this
More briefly than I tell it thee.
Ver. Come, Albert. (Leading him out.)
Alb. May I not speak with him before I go?
Ver. You must not.
Alb. I must! I cannot go from him without.