Scene II.

Josepha. What noise is that? 'tis nearer—hush! they knock.

[A knocking heard at the gate—Werner starts.

Werner (aside). It may be that the bloodhounds of the villain,

Who long has tracked me, have approached at last:

I'll not be taken tamely.

Josepha.‍'Twas the voice,

The single voice of some lone traveller.

I'll to the door.

Werner.‍No—stay thou here—again!