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other a pace to the right. From above a dim violet light illuminates their faces.]
The First
[To Liliom.] Rise and come with us.
The Second
[Politely.] You're under arrest.
The First
[Somewhat louder, but always in a gentle, low, resonant voice.] Do you hear? Rise. Don't you hear?
The Second
We are the police.
The First
[Bends down, touches Liliom's shoulder.] Get up and come with us. [Liliom slowly sits up.]
The Second
Come along.
The First
[Paternally.] These people suppose that when they die all their difficulties are solved for them.
The Second
[Raising his voice sternly.] That simply by thrusting a knife in your heart and making it stop
