The first part focuses on human struggles, conflicts, and moral dilemmas. The Schoolmaster explores the challenges and frustrations of being a teacher, while Enemies depicts the human nature revealed through hostility. The Examining Magistrate and In the Court delve into the tension and moral questions that arise in legal settings. Betrothed examines the complex emotions surrounding engagement, and From the Diary of a Violent-Tempered Man portrays the inner conflict of a man unable to control his anger. In the Dark investigates fear in darkness, while Drunk explores the psychological turmoil and events caused by intoxication. A Play and A Mystery use drama and mystery to explore human nature, and The Marshal’s Widow and A Bad Business center on loss and moral uncertainty.

THE SCHOOLMASTER
ENEMIES
THE EXAMINING MAGISTRATE
BETROTHED
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
FROM THE DIARY OF A VIOLENT-TEMPERED MAN
IN THE DARK
A PLAY
A MYSTERY
STRONG IMPRESSIONS
DRUNK
THE MARSHAL’S WIDOW
A BAD BUSINESS
“WHO goes there?”
IN THE COURT