BRAND.

ACT FIRST.

High up in the mountain snowfields. The mist lies thick and close; it is raining, and nearly dark.[dark.]

Brand in black, with stick and wallet, is struggling on westward. A Peasant and his Young Son, who have joined him, are a little way behind.

The Peasant.

[Calling after Brand.]

Hullo, you stranger fellow, stay!

Where are you?

Brand.

Here!