The comfort thou hast caused mankind, God's moon!

[She goes out, leaving Constance. Dance-music from within.

(Norbert enters.)

Nor. Well? we have but one minute and one word!

Con. I am yours, Norbert!

Nor. Yes, mine.

Con. Not till now!

You were mine. Now I give myself to you.

Nor. Constance?

Con. Your own! I know the thriftier way