[Thoughtfully, repeats to herself.]

But swiftly ’tis sown; ere a moment speeds by,

Deep, deep in the heart love is rooted for aye.

Margit.

[Absently.] Did you speak to me?—I heard not clearly—?

Signë.

I? No, no. I only meant—

[She again becomes absorbed in dreams.

Margit.

[Half aloud; looking straight before her.]