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 thinking that makes your hand tremble in mine?

—Of something reckless, and

—And of what?

—And of my rank, Hans. [''There is a pause. glances toward the table.''] Won't you have something to eat?

—No.

—Why won't you eat?

—I am not hungry. [Turns to her ardently.] I'm thirsty.

—[Trembling.] Will you drink something?

—No. I am thirsty for you, for your mouth and your eyes and your voice

—[Terrified.] You mustn't look at me like that!

—[Passionately.] When I look into your eyes deep into your eyes  we seem to be mounting together on the crest of a flame

—[In alarm.] What do you mean?

—Upward ever upward  higher along the path

—[Alarmed, child-like.] What path are you talking about?

—[Coming nearer to her.] The path you pointed out to me Before, I lacked the courage to realize that I am the rival of a king. But now I know it. And now I know I have won. Be