The Sexton.

Just now I’d visions like a fool:

Now I’m again collected, cool,

And close as clasps! To work I’ll press!

Here’s no more scope for hand or tool,

And Satan’s couch is idleness.

[Goes out at the other side.

The organ, which during what precedes has been heard in an undertone, suddenly peals forth, and ends with a discordant shriek. Shortly afterwards Brand comes out.

Brand.

No, I vainly, vainly seek