Right merrily off we go.

[The song dies away in the distance.

[Margit enters the hall by the door on the right.

Maid.

God save us, my lady, have you left your bed?

Margit.

I am well. Go you and sleep. Stay—tell me, are the guests all gone?

Maid.

No, not all; some wait till later in the day; ere now they are sleeping sound.

Margit.