Rebecca.

Proof? How can I give you proof——?

Rosmer.

You must! [Walks across the room.] I cannot bear this desolation—this horrible emptiness—this—this——

[A loud knock at the hall door.

Rebecca.

[Starts up from her chair.] Ah—did you hear that?

The door opens. Ulric Brendel enters. He has a white shirt on, a black coat and a good pair of boots, with his trousers tucked into them. Otherwise he is dressed as in the first Act. He looks excited.

Rosmer.

Ah, is it you, Mr. Brendel?