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I vow it’s for the last time, Vandergold. War, then

[Exit.



Alas, war! Alas! but the Land of Hopes must be ours.



Yes, war. Attention, people! Those who are not called up for the army will find employment in my factories, which I have now completely transformed for the manufacture of war materials. I shall employ as many women, old men and children as are not affected by the mobilisation order. You can apply at my offices.

[Exit the.

(afar):

To the fighting-line, to war



Yes, first of all comes war. Death at once walks side by side with man.

[Exit.

[''The stage is empty. The sound of drums behind. The star glows blood-red. Under the redly blazing star the shadow picture of soldiers on the march.'']