[His hands bless the negroes and all the people look gratefully up to him and the armies turn their heads toward him.
Two figures detach themselves from the two armies. One is Grant. The other is Lee. They walk toward each other and the armies fall back in great weariness. When they meet, the two generals speak.]
Grant
Sir, you have given me occasion to be proud of my opponent.
Lee
I have not spared my strength. I acknowledge its defeat.
Grant
You have come—
Lee
To ask upon what terms you will accept surrender.