Which, O Lord, is wisest?

VOICES OF ELF AND GNOME

(Echo in song, within)

“Which, O Lord, is wisest?”

(In songful laughter)

Óhoho! Aháha!

CASPAR

Lord, Lord, Thy sign! Harken, wise men, my brothers:

Laughter, laughter He sends us for a sign!

BELSHASAR