Pauline
I shall expire, then, without a single regret.
Ferdinand (takes up the flask) That which would have saved you, if the doctor had arrived earlier, shall deliver me from life.
Pauline
No, for you may still be happy.
Ferdinand
Never, without you.
Pauline
Your words revive me.
SCENE FOURTH
The same persons and Vernon.
Ferdinand
She speaks; her eyes once more are open.
Vernon
Poor child! There she falls asleep again. What shall the waking be?
(Ferdinand sits down again and takes the hand of Pauline.)