[Max falls into his arms, they hold each [other] for a long time in a speechless embrace, then go away at different sides.
The Curtain drops.
LINENOTES:
Before [1] (Max enters almost in a state of derangement from extreme agitation, his eyes roll wildly, his walk is unsteady, and he appears not to observe his father, who stands at a distance, and gazes at him with a countenance expressive of compassion. He paces with long strides through the chamber, then stands still again, and at last throws himself into a chair, staring vacantly at the object directly before him). 1800, 1828, 1829.
Before [19] Max (rises and contemplates his father with looks of suspicion). 1800, 1828, 1829.
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what] that 1828, 1829.
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The single holy spot is our love 1800.