Silberseid. (Nemmt bei ihr die Hand un' nēigt sich hoeflich.) Es freut mich Ihre Kanntschaft.
"You have cut off my young years, You ought at least to watch over my child; I have not enjoyed much pleasure in Your world,—at least let me lie in peace in my grave!
"How can I lie in peace in my grave, when my orphan's blood flows into it? How can I return to my grave, when my grave is full of the tears of my orphaned child?"
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"Now, be silent, my child, be quiet, my own soul! I have had good news from the Lord! God says there will be an end to your troubles, He will save you from your stepmother's hands.
"God will punish the evil woman, and you, my child, be quiet and hope in God! For all your sorrows, for all your suffering, God will pay you with pleasures and joys.
"Now, be silent, my child, wipe off your tears! You must not disturb me in my rest! God will fulfil His holy word; and now I may lie quietly in my place!"
VII. AUNT SOSIE
Fourth Scene
(Chanzi-Ginendel enters; Sosie and Silberseid rise from their seats.)
Sosie. Certainly, certainly! Do you see? Here is my sister!