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Touati

Ho, there!—

Haniech (running toward him)

Coming, coming—

Touati (looking up at him)

No use trying to get me to the hospital, corporal. But I am suffering. I also would like to smoke—got a cigarette about you?

Haniech

Yes, captain. (He gives a cigarette to Touati and lights it.)

Touati (smoking)

Just wait until I've finished my smoke and then—(points to Haniech's revolver)—you don't mind, do you? You see, I am suffering—and I can't be saved—

(Haniech nods his head, squats on his heels near Touati, and loads his revolver, while Touati finishes his cigarette.)

CURTAIN

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