GILBERT.
What do you mean?
THE MAN.
Not another word. Don't go to your work; stay around the house: watch! I am neither your friend nor your enemy; this is only a piece of advice that I give you. Now, for your own sake, leave me! Go down that side, and come back if you hear me call for help.
GILBERT.
What does this mean? [Goes off slowly.
SCENE V
THE MAN (alone).
The matter is well arranged now. I needed some one young and strong to help me if it was necessary. This Gilbert is just the man I want. I think I hear the sound of oars and a guitar on the water. Yes.
[He goes to the parapet. A guitar and distant singing are heard.