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[Calling down to the other Policeman.] I'm going to tie up the horses. [Comes down the steps and exits at left. The stage is empty. There is a pause. The little red signal lamp is lit.]


Voice of First Policeman

Hey, Stephan!


Voice of Second Policeman

What?


Voice of First Policeman

Shall I pull the knife out of his chest?


Voice of Second Policeman

Better not, or he may bleed to death. [There is a pause.]


Voice of First Policeman

Stephan!


Voice of Second Policeman

Yes.


Voice of First Policeman

Lot of mosquitoes around here.


Voice of Second Policeman

Yes.


Voice of First Policeman

Got a cigar?