(_After looking tip at the crucifix again, Canzler
turns slowly and walks away left._)
What is the matter?
(_When near the stump, Canzler again glances back;
then drops his head and walks on among the
trees. Conrad turns to Fritz._)
What is the matter?
HARTZEL-- (_Apologetically, following him._)
Canzler, I hope I have said nothing. I--
I did not mean flee--in that sense. (_Canzler goes out._)
I meant
Leave.
(_He goes out. The men stand looking after them.
Rudolph comes forward._)
FRITZ--This will break Canzler's heart.
CONRAD-- What?
RUDOLPH-- (_Pointing to the crucifix._)
Oswald.
FRITZ--We tried to keep it from him.
RUDOLPH-- Selma, too.
FRITZ--Canzler must never tell her.
CONRAD-- Where is he?