[Puts her hands before her eyes.] Do not look at me like that!

The Stranger.

Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid.

Doctor Wangel comes through the garden from the left.

Wangel.

[Before he has quite emerged from among the trees.] Well, I’ve kept you waiting a nice time.

Ellida.

[Rushes to him, clings fast to his arm and cries.] Oh Wangel,—save me! Save me—if you can!

Wangel.

Ellida,—what in heaven’s name——!