And Theodora in the worlds of light
Will make warmth for thee that thy spirit-sword
May keenly smite the foes of thine own soul.
(Disappears. Exit Strader. Benedictus and Maria come to the front of stage.)
Maria:
My learned teacher, ne’er yet did I hear
Thee tell disciples, who had reached the stage
Of Strader, in such tones the words of fate.
Will his soul run its course so speedily
That these words’ power will prove of use to him?