And thou, Nature! surround him with mountains, cliffs, and seas; lull him with golden dawns and crimson eves; inweave him in thy magic circle of azure days and starry nights; O mother Nature—closely embrace the Poet!
A village. A church. The Guardian Angel is seen floating and swaying to and fro upon it.
Guardian Angel. If thou keepest the Holy Vow, thou wilt be my brother forever before the face of our Heavenly Father!
Vanishes.
The interior of the church. Wax lights blaze upon the altar—many witnesses are standing round it. A Priest is reading the marriage service.
The Priest. Remember, you have sworn to be true and faithful until death!
The Bride and Groom rise—he presses the hand of the Bride, and conducts her to one of the relatives. All depart except the Groom; he remains alone in the church.
Bridegroom. I have descended to an earthly betrothal, I have found her of whom my spirit dreamed.
Curses be upon my head if I ever cease to love her!