[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——!