[Striking him over the hand.] Let me go, I tell you![you!] And be quiet!

Ulfheim.

No, confound me if I will!

Maia.

Then I will not go another step with you. Do you hear?—not a single step!

Ulfheim.

Ho, ho! How can you get away from me, here, on the wild mountain-side?

Maia.

I will jump over the precipice yonder, if need be——

Ulfheim.