Become aware of what thou most didst prize
In this thy love. For once thou knowst the force
That leads thee all unknown within thy soul,
Thou wilt find power to do what duty bids.
Maria:
By saying this thou giv’st e’en now that aid
Of which my soul so sorely stands in need.
I must investigate mine inmost self
With earnest questioning: and so I ask,
What potent cause impels me in my love?