Drives away evil dreams. But then, alas!
It was a serpent tempted Eve to sin.
Vic. What convent of barefooted Carmelites
Taught thee so much theology?
Pre. (laying her hand upon his mouth.) Hush! hush!
Good night! and may all holy angels guard thee!
Vic. Good night! good night! Thou art my guardian angel!
I have no other saint than thee to pray to!
(He descends by the balcony.)
Pre. Take care, and do not hurt thee. Art thou safe?