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Jerman. : Bring me some water! How's it going?

Kalander. It is looking bad! Three women spit at me on my way here – a bad omen.

Worker. They gathered behind the church. . . There was dribbling and slabber as though it was the Great Friday.

Bartender: Let me tell you something, excellence – do not blame me for this – for I did promise you a place, I will not break my word. . . However, next time I ask you to gather elsewhere. . . See, I dislike trouble. . . I'm an innkeeper. . . An innkeeper for all honest people. . . I do not deprive anyone. . . Be welcome! I only dislike trouble. . . It must be this way, do not blame me!

Jerman. In this case. . . I would prefer some wine!