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ACT IV

. Where shall we go? Wait a moment. I shall soon put an end to the whole thing. My youth is awake in me again; the former Ivanoff is here once more.

[He takes out a revolver.

. [Shrieking] I know what he wants to do! Nicholas, for God’s sake!

. I have been slipping down-hill long enough. Now, halt! It is time to know what honour is. Out of the way! Thank you, Sasha!

. [Shrieking] Nicholas! For God’s sake hold him!

. Let go!