In human life they well may stand so close.
But only that part of his soul can hold
That they in spirit too are one with him,
Which still is deeply sunk in spirit-sleep
But soon, methinks, it will be evident
How that part can grow ripe to waking life.
(Exeunt right.)
(Enter left—Capesius, Strader, Felix Balde, and Dame Balde; as if coming to a standstill during their talk because of the importance to them of the following dialogue.)
Capesius: