Shows clear as noonday, and I save our city
And those who with thee err in innocence,
Why do I hesitate? Yet does some dark
And dreadful presage of impending ill
So haunt me that I know not how to face it.
I dare not do it. I must stay with him,
Or bring him forth with me.
[Ascends the steps, throws open the doors, and finds all darkness and silence.
Asander! husband!
It is thy wife who calls! Come forth, Asander!