Yes, playing, playing—only playing!
[They sit and strew leaves and petals over the brook, where they float and sail away.
[Up the slope to the left at the back come Ulfheim and Maia in hunting costume. After them comes the Servant with the leash of dogs, with which he goes out to the right.
Professor Rubek.
[Catching sight of them.] Ah! there is little Maia, going out with the bear-hunter.
Irene.
Your lady, yes.
Professor Rubek.
Or the other’s.
Maia.