Scene V
Thekla, Lady Neubrunn.
Thekla (falls on Lady Neubrunn's neck). Now, gentle Neubrunn, shew me the affection
Which thou hast ever promised—prove thyself
My own true friend and faithful fellow-pilgrim.
This night we must away!
Neubrunn. Away! and whither?
Thekla. Whither! There is but one place in the world. 5
Thither where he lies buried! To his coffin!
Neubrunn. What would you do there?
Thekla. What do there?
That would'st thou not have asked, hadst thou e'er loved.
There, there is all that still remains of him.
That single spot is the whole earth to me. 10
Neubrunn. That place of death——
Thekla. Is now the only place,
Where life yet dwells for me: detain me not!
Come and make preparations: let us think
Of means to fly from hence.
Neubrunn. Your father's rage——