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.