SCENE IX

TERTSKY, NEUMANN.

Tertsky (beckons to Neumann who is waiting at the side-table, and steps forward with him to the edge of the stage). Have you the copy with you, Neumann? Give it. It may be changed for the other?

Neumann. I have copied it Letter by letter, line by line; no eye Would e'er discover other difference, Save only the omission of that clause, According to your Excellency's order.

Tertsky. Right! lay it yonder, and away with this-- It has performed its business--to the fire with it--

NEUMANN lays the copy on the table and steps back again to the side-table.