[Bursts into sobs and takes refuge by MÉLISANDE.]

MÉLISANDE.

What is it, Yniold?… What is it?… why do you weep all at once?

YNIOLD (sobbing).

Because … oh! oh! because …

MÉLISANDE.

Because what?… Because what?… Tell me …

YNIOLD.

Little mother … little mother … you are going away….

MÉLISANDE.