My brain is filled with foolish fantasies

That carry me beyond my reasoning self.

I pray your pardon. Think no more of me,

Save as the subject of a merry tale—

How a mad maiden loved a sun-dial,

And very dearly, too! I have some news

To give you comfort. Hilda has been here.

She is alive and well.

Flor.Then Heaven be thanked!

Vav. But stay—you met her as you came?