Wer.‍Let me embrace thee!

Ulr.‍We may be

Observed: subdue your nature to the hour!

Keep off from me as from your foe!

Wer.‍Accursed

Be he who is the stifling cause which smothers

The best and sweetest feeling of our hearts;

At such an hour too!

Ulr.‍Yes, curse—it will ease you!

Here is the Intendant.