Leonore. Love him? Most gladly would I lie down within my grave tonight, could I but call him back to life again.
Adrian. Grieve not; thou hast one friend who cannot change,—one who through joy and sorrow will find his truest happiness in serving thee. Hist! I hear a step: I will see who comes.
[Exit Adrian.
Leonore. Kind, watchful friend, how truly do I trust thee!
[Re-enter Adrian.
Adrian. Conceal thyself, dear lady, with all speed. 'Tis Count Rodolpho. Let me lead thee to the inner cave,—there thou wilt be safe.
[They retire within; noise heard without. Enter Rodolpho.
Rod. At last I am safe. Old Norna will conceal me till I can find means to leave the land. Ha!—voices within there. Ho, there! old wizard, hither! I have need of thee!
[Enter Adrian.
Adrian. What wouldst thou?