Mel.No, no,

We saw no sign of her.

Vav.It’s very strange.

She left me but a minute since, and took

The path by which you came. Go, seek her, sir;

Be very sure she waits you close at hand.

Come, Melusine. Farewell, Sir Florian;

Deal gently with me when you tell the tale!

[Exit Vavir, supported by Melusine. She shows by her change of expression that the effort to appear cheerful has caused her great suffering.

Flor. She took that path—and yet I saw her not!