This wandering life is no good for you.

You must see about getting back to Berlin." "Yes, but you know--" "Of course I know.

But something must be done.

You must apply to the authorities to withdraw your sentence of banishment." "And you advise me to do this ?" "Unwillingly, as you may well suppose.

But I see nothing else for you." "And how should I word such a petition?
I could neither acknowledge a transgression in the past, nor promise amendment in the future." "No, it would be of no use going into details.