Slave—Master, thou hast killed a true believer.

Kodama—I have killed—

Slave—In mistake, oh master.

Kodama—And art thou a true believer?

Slave—Even as thou sayest.

Kodama—Then I make thee free that the blood-wit be paid! Go forth, thou art free! (Suddenly and hoarsely to the musicians.) Break your lutes!

(Music stops.) Let there be lamentations! This is a house of sorrow!

(CURTAIN)