RAYNER (interrupting him eagerly).
Thou must speak that, which, in its darkest hour,
Push'd to extremity, 'midst ringing dizziness
The ear of desperation doth receive,
And I must listen to it.
COUNT ZATERLOO.
We are o'erheard. (looking suspiciously to Landlord, who has retired a few paces behind.)
Come with me to my lodgings;
There wait my friends; all things shall be concerted:
Come with me instantly; the time is precious.
RAYNER (in a tone of despair, clasping his hands vehemently).
(Exeunt Count Zaterloo and Rayner:
Manet Landlord.
LANDLORD (coming forward).
What's this I've overheard? Is this devil now going to tempt the poor distressed young man to do some foul deed in his necessity?—I have tempted him too, with my hard-hearted murmuring about the few wretched pounds that he owes me. I'll run after him and say, I don't care whether he pay me or not. (running to the door and then stopping
