But still she lived, Vavir—but still she lived!
If only for the gentle sister whom
She loved so tenderly, and for whose sake
She, in the blushing day-break of her life,
Had yielded up the world. Oh, say she lived!
[Vavir falls senseless in Florian’s arms. Hilda, who has been listening eagerly to the latter part of Florian’s tale, kneels, praying, as the act drop falls.
ACT III.
Scene, same as Act I. About half an hour before Sunset.
Vavir discovered sleeping at foot of Sun-dial. Melusine is kneeling. Amanthis is standing, leaning on dial. Vavir’s head rests on pillows, and a cloak envelopes her.