When we shall both be other than we are.
The curtain falls, leaving them standing opposite one another
Scene 5
A mountain glade, in which is situated Felix Balde’s solitary cottage. Evening. Dame Felicia Balde, Capesius, then Felix Balde; later on Johannes and his Double; afterwards Lucifer and Ahriman. Dame Felicia is seated on a bench in front of her cottage.
Capesius (arriving, approaches her):
I know an old friend will not ask in vain
For leave to stay and rest awhile with thee;
Since now, e’en more than any former time,