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XI

(Some weeks later, the merchants return to the tavern with news. They reveal Kazimir's history of impersonations, from soldier to merchant, from healer to thief, and all with lies and trickery. Pastor Ondrej, holding the secrets close, relishes the power he now holds.)

Merchant

"Father, behold—his deeds laid bare,

He roams the land without a care.

A soldier once, in jest he played,

A doctor false, his coins he made."

Pastor Ondrej

(murmuring to himself)

"So Kazimir, a wolf dressed fine,

With pretty words and charm benign.

But I shall cut these webs you weave,

And truth shall drive you forth to leave."

(The scene fades, with Pastor Ondrej plotting to expose Kazimir's past, clutching his new knowledge like a dagger aimed at Kazimir's budding reputation.)