And yet——! In spite of that, you have come to—to—take me away!

The Stranger.

Yes, you see I have.

Ellida.

[Presses both her hands to her head.] Oh this fearful——! Oh this terror, this terror——!

The Stranger.

Perhaps you do not wish to come!

Ellida.

[Beside herself.] Don’t look at me like that!

The Stranger.