His Wife.
Yes—he is dead!
The Man.
Did he call-to me just now?
His Wife.
No; he never returned to consciousness; he never recognized any one. Yes, he is dead—our son, our darling son!
[She falls to the ground before the Man, sobbing violently, and clasping him round the knees. The Man lays his hand protectingly upon her head as he turns towards the Being in Grey and exclaims in a choking voice:]
Villain! Thou hast wounded a woman, and thou hast killed a child!
[His Wife still continues sobbing, while the Man silently strokes her head with a trembling hand.]
The Man.