And life renews itself with every morn

In purest joy of living. May the Lord

Deliver thee, dear master, from the nets

Laid for thy feet, and lead thee out, along

The open path, beneath the open sky!

Thou shall be followed always by the heart

Of one poor captive maid who prays for thee.

[Exit RUAHMAH: NAAMAN stands looking after her.]

SCENE II.

TIME: The following morning.