Just think with whom your daughter--

SCHWARTZE.

Will you swear to me that no weak and personal motives are mixed with your intention,--that you do what you do in the name of our Lord and Saviour?

HEFFTERDINGT.

I swear it!

SCHWARTZE.

Then God's will be done. [Marie gives a cry of joy. Heffterdingt presses Schwartze's hand.]

SCHWARTZE.

[Holding his hand, speaking softly.] The way will be hard for you, I know. Your lost youth--your pride--

HEFFTERDINGT.