Second Murderer. I stabbed King Henry.
Third Murderer. I murdered King Immanuel!
Leonard. Go on without fear; murder without a sting of conscience!
Remember that you are the Elect of the Elect; the Holy among the Holy; the brave heroes and blessed martyrs of equality and freedom!
Chorus of Murderers. We go in the darkness of night; we move in the gloom of the shadow! With the dagger firmly clutched in our unsparing hands, we go, we go!
Leonard (to the Maiden). Arouse thee, my beautiful and free!
A loud clap of thunder is heard.
Reply to the living god of thunder: raise high the hymn of strength! Follow me all, all! Let us once more trample under our feet the ruined temple of the dead God!
The Maiden. I glow with love to thee and to thy god! I will share my love with the whole world: I glow! I glow!
The Man. Some one blocks the way; he falls upon his knees, raises his joined hands, struggles, sighs, sobs....