In the foul slough of his accursed heart—

His heart, and then—mine own!


ACT IV.

Scene.—Room in Martha’s cottage; a couch in recess of window. Night. A small lamp burning on pedestal table at head of couch.

Enter Lisa from without, meeting Martha.

Mar. (anxiously). Well, hast thou seen the holy Anselm?

Lisa.Yes;

Yet but one moment I had been too late.

Old Karl is dying, and the holy man,