Here come the gondolas,
The hour of barcaroles
And of farewells!
(Schlemil conducts the guests out. Giulietta goes away throwing a look at Hoffman. Dapertutto remains. Nicklausse goes toward Hoffman.)
Nicklausse.
Are you coming?
Hoffman.
Not yet.
Nicklausse.
Why? Very well. I understand, Good-by.