Hänsel. I see him, too. I wonder who he is!
Sandman (comes).
With my little bag of sand
By every child's bedside I stand.
Then little tired eyelids close,
And little limbs have sweet repose.
Then from the starry sphere above
The angels come with peace and love.
Then slumber, children, slumber,
For happy dreams are sent you
Through the hours you sleep.
[Goes away.]
Hänsel. I'm sleepy. Let us go to sleep.
Gretel. Let us say our prayers first.
Both.
When at night I go to sleep
Fourteen angels watch do keep:
Two my head are guarding,
Two my feet are guiding,
Two are on my right hand,
Two are on my left hand,
Two who warmly cover,
Two who o'er me hover,
Two to whom 'tis given
To guide my steps to Heaven.
Gretel. Good night, dear brother.
Hänsel. Good night, dear sister. Don't be afraid. I'll take care of you.