Brendel.

The dark night is best. Peace be with you.

[He goes. There is a short silence in the room.

Rebecca.

[Breathes heavily.] Oh, how close and sultry it is here!

[Goes to the window, opens it, and remains standing by it.

Rosmer.

[Sits down in the arm-chair by the stove.] There is nothing else for it after all, Rebecca. I see it. You must go away.

Rebecca.

Yes, I see no choice.