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 The sins of youth! I have already tried the chalybeate waters. Well—I must bear it. (Tertsky gives the paper to Maradas; he steps to the table to subscribe.)

You are not over fond of the orgies of Bacchus, Colonel! I have observed it. You would, I think, find yourself more to your liking in the uproar of a battle than of a feast.

I must confess 'tis not in my way.

Nor in mine neither, I can assure you; and I am not a little glad, my much honoured Colonel Butler, that we agree so well in our opinions. A half-dozen good friends at most, at a small round table, a glass of genuine Tokay, open hearts, and a rational conversation—that's my taste!

And mine, too, when it can be had. (The paper comes to Tiefenbach, who glances over it at the same time with Goetz and Kolatto. Maradas in the meantime returns to Octavio, all this takes places, the conversation with Butler proceeding uninterrupted.)

Don Balthasar Maradas! likewise a man of our stamp, and long ago your admirer. (Butler bows) Rh