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 Aune.

To-morrow?

Bernick.

Yes.

Aune.

Very well. [He bows and goes out.

[Bernick stands for a moment irresolute; then he goes quickly towards the door as if to call Aune back, but stops and stands hesitating with his hand on the knob. At that moment the door is opened from outside, and Krap enters.

Krap.

[Speaking low.] Aha, he has been here Has he confessed?

Bernick.

H'm; have you discovered anything?

Krap.

What need was there? Did you not see the evil conscience looking out of his very eyes?

Bernick.

Oh, nonsense;—no one can see such things. I asked if you had discovered anything?

Krap.

I couldn't get at it; I was too late; they were busy hauling the ship out of dock. But this very haste proves plainly that

Bernick.

It proves nothing. The inspection has taken place, then?

Krap.

Of course; but