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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