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BORÍS. No.
GENDARME OFFICER. Klein?
BORÍS. I have heard of him, but never met him.
Enter Priest (an old man wearing a cross and carrying a Bible). The
Clerk goes up to him and receives his blessing.
GENDARME OFFICER. Well, I think I may stop. I consider that you are not
dangerous, and not within our jurisdiction. I wish you a speedy release.
Good-day. [Presses Borís's hand].
BORÍS. One thing I should like to say to you. Forgive me, but I can't
help saying it. Why have you chosen this wicked, cruel profession? I
should advise you to give it up.
GENDARME OFFICER [smiles] Thank you for your advice, but I have my
reasons. My respects to you. [To Priest] Father, I relinquish my place
to you [Exit with Clerk].
PRIEST. How can you so grieve the authorities by refusing to fulfil the
duty of a Christian, to serve the Tsar and your Fatherland?
BORÍS [smiling] Just because I want to fulfil my duty as a Christian, I
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