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Jerman. ???
Mother. (From the right; stands on Jerman's right side. Speaks quietly.) Franc!
Jerman. What do you command, mother?
Mati: (Steps closer to Jerman.) Look Jerman – my child . . . Not long, until . . . Till the sacred Christmas . . . Then . . . I will be tolled for . . . It will be the very last path I will take . . . Pity my heart, grace your soul . . . Look, I kneel down to you . . . (Kneels down; very tired and unsure.) Do not desert god!
Jerman. (Hunching to raise their parent.) Mother!