But we haven't reached that point yet awhile;
can't indulge in that luxury just yet. And so: live! fight!--Farther,
farther! [_His glance falls on the table and he observes the
writing-materials that have been placed there by EDWARD. He sits down,
hesitates and says:_] And yet...?
DR. SCHIMMELPFENNIG
I promise you that I'll represent the situation to her as clearly as
possible.
LOTH
Yes, yes! You see--I can't do differently. [_He writes, places his paper
in an envelope and addresses it. Then he arises and shakes hands with
SCHIMMELPFENNIG._] For the rest--I depend on you.
DR. SCHIMMELPFENNIG
You're coming over to my house, aren't, you? Let my coachman drive you
right over.
LOTH
Look here! Oughtn't one to try, at least, to get her out of the power of
this ... this person? ... As things are she is sure to become his victim.
DR. SCHIMMELPFENNIG
My dear, good fellow! I'm sorry for you. But shall I give you a bit of
advice? Don't rob her of the--little that you still leave her.
LOTH
[_With a deep sigh._] Maybe you're right--perhaps certainly.
_Hasty steps are heard descending the stairs. In the next moment
HOFFMANN rushes in._
HOFFMANN
Doctor, I beg you, for heaven's sake .
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