Curtain whilst all three are sunk in reflection.
Scene 2
Mountainous country; in the distance, Hilary’s house, which is in the vicinity of the workshops, which are not seen. Hilary’s house has no upper floor; no corners or angles, and is crescent shaped. A waterfall on the left of the stage, facing audience. A rivulet runs from the waterfall between little rocks across the stage.
Johannes is seen sitting on a rock to right. Capesius left.
Johannes:
The towering masses with their silent life
Brim up the air with riddles manifold;
Yet ask no maddening questions such as slay