This must not be until he is set free
From earthly passion in his search for me.
In future he will also need thy help,
And that is what I now request of thee.
Strader:
My Theodora, who dost even now
Turn to me as of old in love, say on
What thou desirest, and it shall be done.
(Theodora makes a sign towards Capesius.)
Felix Balde: