Clara.

[In a guttural whisper.] Ah, Frederick! no, no, no!

Rose. and Arthur.

[Turning in their chairs.] Eh—what——-? ah—h—h—h!

[As Clara, reaches her husband, he lurches forward into her arms.]

De Foenix.

[His eyes bolting.] Oh! who———<

Clara.

Frederick dear, wake!

De Foenix.