Mr. Spranger obtains information. A visit of condolence. The reminiscences of a French gentleman. A change of apartments. "This land is full of snakes. Recollections of Sebastian's birth. A drop of blood. "She hates him because she loves him. Sebastian is disturbed. A pleasant meeting. Love's blossom. Julian feels strange. In the dark. Warned. Julian's eyes are opened. A dénouement. "You have killed him! "I will save you. "I live--to kill him. The watching figure.