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42 : May I clear?


 * Yes, and bring in the candelabra.


 * Yes, sir. (Exit.)

(plays with monkey): Kiriki, kirikoo, kirikoo.


 * How soon it gets dark now!


 * Well, shall we take her potions and fly to the Brocken.


 * I’m afraid only it might upset your health.


 * What nonsense! In the first place (points at Fool) he dreamed I was so well, and in the second, what’s health? Isn’t it money to be spent neither too stingily nor too prodigally?


 * I don’t know why, but you’re in a reasoning mood to-day. But we must ask the witch about his dream. (Enter Servant with candelabra.) Where’s the Arab boy gone to?


 * He’s sitting with Diana; they’re both black and miserable.

(enters): She’s coming!


 * Aha.


 * Now then, limp up. (Enter Witch.)