Rosmer. Well, let us at least fight with honourable weapons,
since it seems we must fight.

Kroll. I can have nothing more to do with any one who does not
think with me on matters of vital importance, and I owe such a
man no consideration.

Rosmer. Does that apply even to me?

Kroll. You yourself have broken with me, Rosmer.

Rosmer. But does this really mean a breach between us?

Kroll. Between us! It is a breach with all those who have
hitherto stood shoulder to shoulder with you. And now you must
take the consequences.

(REBECCA comes in from the room on the right and opens the door
wide.)

Rebecca. Well, that is done! We have started him off on the road
to his great sacrifice, and now we can go in to supper. Will you
come in, Mr. Kroll?

Kroll (taking his hat). Good-night, Miss West. This is no longer
any place for me.

Rebecca (excitedly). What do you mean? (Shuts the door and comes
nearer to the two men.) Have you told him--?