don't try to scream. there's no one around to hear you, neither god nor man. do you want this armlet? you can have it cheap. it's real silver. listen, you! you sit there and lie to the smith. you're an actor too and it's probably your partner who's run off with plog's old lady. we ought to kill you; it's only logical. how strange -- you've turned pale. have you anything on your conscience? maybe we should mark you up a little with a knife, like they do petty scoundrels of your kind. get up so everyone can hear you. talk louder. stand on your head so that we can see how good an actor you are. don't lie there moaning. get up and dance. let's see if you can't after all. do you have some water? can't you give me a little water? i have the plague. can't you have pity on me? help me! at least talk to me. i am going to die. i. i. i! what will happen to me! can no one console me? haven't you any compassion? can't you see that i . can't anyone . only a little water.