Where is he now?—He was at hand e’en now.
I see no more Johannes, who didst give
Me back unto myself with joy. The past
Cannot and shall not rob me of him thus.
(Maria again appears before Johannes’ vision.)
Maria:
Maria as thou fain wouldst her behold
Lives not in worlds where shines the light of truth.
Johannes’ spirit treads illusion’s realm
By fantasy misled; set thyself free