I feel so well, I know not why!

I never slept so well, no, not I!

Gretel.

But listen, Hans; here 'neath the tree

a wondrous dream was sent to me!

Hänsel (meditatively).

Really! I, too, had a dream!

Gretel.

I fancied I heard a murmuring and rushing,

as though the angels in Heav'n were singing;