(Rudolph glances right, and the three go out in silence. Canzler, who has stepped left, stands in the shadow of one of the trees. A little later Oswald appears coming through the trees to the right. He is looking about as if in search of something.)
Canzler— (Firmly, but without passion.)
There, there it is. Take it, take it and go.
Oswald—(Downcast, stammering.) I—
Canzler—(Lifting his hand.) No word.
(Oswald moves slowly to the tree, takes the crucifix upon his shoulder, and, with bowed head, goes off right.)
Selma—(Calling from the left.) Oswald!
(The girl enters with her water. She stops, looks after Oswald until he has disappeared, then turns with a questioning look to her father.) O father!
Canzler— As for me,
Let a man be a man. Outside of that,
There is no power on earth that dares ask more;
No power in heaven that will.
(He turns and goes back toward the cottage.)
Selma—(With a sigh, looking right.) Oswald, Oswald.