Serj, (aside.) She wrings my heart!—(Aloud)—He was—

Cath. Was!

Serj. He is, I hope, safe.

Cath. You hope!—don’t look away—I must see your face: tell me all you know.

Serj. I know nothing for certain. When the peasants come with the knapsacks, you will hear all from them. Pray you, let me follow my men; they are already at a great distance.

{Exit Serj. followed by Catherine.}

Cath. I will not detain you an instant—only one word more—

{Exit.}

SCENE.—An apartment in Count Helmaar’s Castle.—A train of dancers.—After they have danced for some time,

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