Gretel. Oh, I am so glad!
The Children. The spell is broken and we are free. The witch can do us no more harm. Come, let us shout for glee!
Hänsel.
Come, children all, and form a ring,
Join hands together, while we sing.
Gretel. Oh, Hänsel dear, I wish father and mother were here!
Hänsel. Look, Gretel! There they are!
[Father and Mother enter.]
Father. Why, mother, the children are here! Come, my dear Hänsel and Gretel! How glad I am we have found you safe and well!
Hänsel. Oh, father, we must tell you all about the Gingerbread Witch!
Mother. My dear children, were you frightened?