[Starts.] How do you know that?
Ellida.
[With an effort.] Because, Wangel—because it was that second mate to whom I—was betrothed.
Wangel.
[Starting up.] What do you say? Can this be possible?
Ellida.
Yes,—he was the man.
Wangel.
But how in the world, Ellida——? How could you do such a thing! Go and engage yourself to such a man as that! A man you knew nothing on earth about!—What was his name?
Ellida.