There always came before her spirit’s gaze
Thomasius … whom we both honoured so,
And yet from this impression aye remained
The strongest feelings which spake clear to her
That she had cause to fear Thomasius.
Capesius (spoken as in a trance):
According to the strict decree of Fate
Thomasius and Theodora ne’er
Could meet in earthly passion in this life.
’Twould be indeed opposed to cosmic laws