SENDEN.
Take in our names. [Exit CARL.] This everlasting Oldendorf! I say, Blumenberg, this connection of the old gentleman with the Union must stop. We cannot really call him one of us so long as the professor frequents this house. We need the Colonel's influential personality.
BLUMENBERG.
It is the best-known house in town—the best society, good wine, and art.
SENDEN.
I have my private reasons, too, for bringing the Colonel over to our side. And everywhere the professor and his clique block our way.
BLUMENBERG.
The friendship shall cease. I promise you that it shall cease, gradually, within the next few weeks. The first step has already been taken. The gentlemen of the Union have fallen into the trap.
SENDEN.
Into what trap?