Mummy. Even if we could do so, you would hear nothing, because we should have nothing to say to one another.
Ruysch. A thousand questions to ask you come into my mind. But the time is short, so tell me briefly what feelings you experienced in body and soul when at the point of death.
Mummy. I do not remember the exact moment of death.
The other Mummies. Nor do we.
Ruysch. Why not?
Mummy. For the same reason that you cannot perceive the moment when you fall asleep, however much you try to do so.
Ruysch. But sleep is a natural thing.
Mummy. And does not death seem natural to you? Show me a man, beast, or plant that shall not die.
Ruysch. I am no longer surprised that you sing and talk, if you do not remember your death.