And I will bring thee tidings.

Vav.Be it so—

Be quick, be quick, dear Melusine—and then (to both)

Go, seek Prince Florian—and say to him

That I would fain have speech with him alone,

If he will deign to grant me audience.

[Exeunt Melusine and Amanthis.

Another hour—and then, my Sun will set!

Oh, Hilda—oh, my sister—come to me!

Hilda enters, veiled.