[Relieved.] Ah! that's one good thing, at any rate!
Will you go with me, then—as far and as long as I want you?
There is a tame bird of prey keeping watch upon me.
[Wildly.] We'll put a bullet in his wing, Maia!
[Looks at him a moment, and says resolutely.] Come then, and carry me down into the depths.
[Puts his arm round her waist.] It is high time! The mist is upon us!
Is the way down terribly dangerous?
The mountain is more dangerous still.
[She shakes him off, goes to the edge of the precipice and looks
over, but starts quickly back.
[Goes towards her, laughing.] What? Does it make you a little giddy?