Where did that come from? CONRAD--Over on the road; by the bridge. (_Canzler goes toward it. Fritz quickly says something to Rudolph. The latter walks lack in the rear._) RUDOLPH-- (_As if to draw him away._) Canzler, here. CONRAD--There was a sheep's pelt lying in the bank-- (_With a motion._) Down here where we could kneel to it. HARTZEL-- (_Coming back._) What is it? CONRAD--It is the Christians' Irminsul. They chop Ours down to put theirs up. RUDOLPH-- Canzler. FRITZ-- The men That followed Wiglaf must have put it up. CONRAD--They're closing round us, Canzler, every day. If you say stay and fight through, for my part-- (_Suddenly Canzler turns and looks Conrad full in the face._) I know I did, but if the rest say stay-- (_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? RUDOLPH--No one has seen him since last night when Fritz-- FRITZ--I saw him with the pelt-- RUDOLPH-- (_Quickly._) Here comes Canzler. (_The men assume an expression of unconcern._) CONRAD-- (_Aloud._) Whatever Canzler says. If he says stay-- (_Canzler appears among the trees. He stops and looks off through the forest to the right, and his brow darkens._) FRITZ--And brought it out from town and put it up. (_Rudolph lifts up the squirrels at Conrad's belt._) CONRAD--There were not many in the woods to-day.