Then, in my hand the knife arose, and fell,

And as my brain rocked sick I heard him say,

My lover, bending o'er me, "She is ours." [Pauses]

Hen. And then?

La. Alb. What next I know not, but I think

Some cunning led me to conceal the deed

And make escape. I left the dagger there.

'Twas Hubert's. You had best be quick, or harm

Will come to him. The world is such a fool!

But wait—O, wait till I am dead! I am