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[Calling down to the other Policeman.] I'm going to tie up the horses. [Comes down the steps and exits at left. The stage is empty. There is a pause. The little red signal lamp is lit.]
Voice of First Policeman
Hey, Stephan!
Voice of Second Policeman
What?
Voice of First Policeman
Shall I pull the knife out of his chest?
Voice of Second Policeman
Better not, or he may bleed to death. [There is a pause.]
Voice of First Policeman
Stephan!
Voice of Second Policeman
Yes.
Voice of First Policeman
Lot of mosquitoes around here.
Voice of Second Policeman
Yes.
Voice of First Policeman
Got a cigar?
