STEIN.
He thinks I have not the power?
[More composed.]
If he only thought I had not the intention!—And you have tried everything?
MÖLLER.
Everything.
STEIN.
Did you also threaten him with Godfrey? As if he were to be appointed forester, as if you were to deliver to him his commission immediately, in case—
MÖLLER.
As if I were to?—My instructions were more definite. I bring you
Godfrey's respectful acknowledgment; he accepts the position.