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Domin

Yes, in a second. [Examines two Brownings.]

Hallemeier

Confound it, go to her.

Domin

Good-bye. [Exits on the right.]

Hallemeier

[Alone]: Now for a barricade quickly. [Drags an armchair and table to the right-hand door.]
[Explosions are heard.]

Hallemeier

The damned rascals! They've got bombs. I must put up a defense. Even if—even if—— [Shots are heard off left.] Don't give in, Gall. [As he builds his barricade.] I mustn't give in . . . without . . . a . . . struggle . . .
[A Robot enters over the balcony through the windows centre. He comes into the room and stabs Hallemeier in the back. Radius enters from balcony followed by an army of Robots who pour into the room from all sides.]