Here, on this island, he is seeking thee!

Hilda, he loves thee; for he told me so!

Hil. I know he loves me.

Vav.Thou hast seen him then?

Hil. I know he loves me; ay, even more,

Vavir, I know the secret of thy heart—

Poor broken heart!

Vav.Oh! sister, pardon me.

I did not seek his love—nor knew I then

That he had loved thee—Sister, pardon me,