The scene opens with Albert the knight discussing his victory in battle with his servant Jean. Albert’s helmet and other protective gear are ruined from his fight and he is discussing his lack of funds to pay for new protective gear. The Jew enters and tells Albert he can only lend money if it is accompanied by a pledge. Eventually the Jew suggests using an apothecary to poison Albert’s father in order to receive an early inheritance. Albert throws the Jew out of the house, but not before extracting funds from the Jew. Scene II begins with Albert’s father, the Baron in his cellar vault discussing his fortune and future with his treasure. The Baron shares his fears of betrayal as well as his pleasure from his own wealth and success. The final scene involves Albert, the Duke, and the Baron. Albert and the Duke make an arrangement against the Baron and immediately upon the Baron’s arrival, Albert moves into hiding. The Baron expresses his concern that Albert has intent to murder him. Albert rushes out to deny these claims of murderous conviction, only to be challenged to a duel by his own father. Albert takes his leave and almost immediately the Baron chokes and dies.
Shows the final scene where the Baron is killed. This is an interesting portrayal that does not appear to follow the written English translation by Svetlana Evdokimova too closely.
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