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. [Stifled with rage] For heaven’s sake, be quiet! I can’t answer for what I may do! I am choking with rage, and I—I might insult you!

. I am not the only one whom you have basely deceived. You have always blamed Borkin for all your dishonest tricks, but now I know whose they are.

. Sarah, stop at once and go away, or else I shall say something terrible. I long to say a dreadful, cruel thing. [He shrieks] Hold your tongue, Jewess!

. I won’t hold my tongue! You have deceived me too long for me to be silent now.

. So you won’t be quiet? [He struggles with himself] Go, for heaven’s sake!

. Go now, and betray Sasha!

. Know then that you—are dying! The doctor told me that you are dying.

. [Sits down and speaks in a low voice] When did he say so?

[A pause.

. [Clutches his head with both hands] Oh, how guilty I am—how guilty!

[He sobs.