REV. MASTER RAND The Justice seems moved.
RAVENSBANE [Sings.] The bride is brought, the priest as well; (The golden sun was passing) They stood beside the altar rail; Sing ah! Sing ah! Sing ah! Sing— “Woman, with this ring I thee wed.” What makes his voice so awing? The baron by the bride is dead: Outside the crows were cawing.
Chorus. [Which grows tumultuous, seeming to fill the room with the invisible birds.] Caw! Caw! Caw!
[The guests rise in confusion. Dickon still plays delightedly, and the strange music continues.]
MINISTER DODGE This is no longer godly.—Justice Merton!
RICHARD [To Justice Merton.]
I told you, sir, that witchcraft, like murder, will out. If you want further proof, I believe I can provide it.
MINISTER DODGE Justice Merton, sir!
RAVENSBANE [To Rachel, who holds his tassel in her hand.] Ah! and you have my tassel!
RACHEL See! I will wear it now. You yourself shall fasten it.