Who would guarantee that my own wants might not some day tempt me to
make use of it?



SCENE VIII.
Just, Major von Tellheim

MAJ. T.
Is that you, Just?

JUST. (wiping his eyes).
Yes.

MAJ. T.
You have been crying?

JUST.
I have been writing out my account in the kitchen, and the place is
full of smoke. Here it is, sir.

MAJ. T.
Give it to me.

JUST.
Be merciful with me, sir. I know well that they have not been so with
you; still--

MAJ. T.
What do you want?