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Why, where?—Oh, it is the crown that he gave me. It fell through my weeping.

A crown? Who gave you a crown?—I will try to get it…

No, no; I do not want it any more. I do not want it. I prefer to die at once…

I could recover it easily. The water is not very deep.

I do not want it any more. If you recover it, I shall throw myself in its place!…

No, no; I shall leave it there. Yet one could get it very easily. It appears very handsome.—Is it long since you fled?

Yes, yes… who are you?

I am Prince Golaud—grandson of King Arkel, the old King of Allemond.

Oh! you already have grey hair.

Yes, a few, here, by the temples.

And the beard too… Why do you look at me in that way?

I look at your eyes.—You never close our eyes?

Yes, I do. I close them at night.

Why do you wear such a look of surprise?

You are a giant.

I am a man like any other…

Why did you come here?

I do not know, myself. I was hunting in the forest. I followed a boar. I missed my way.—You look very young. How old are you?

I begin to feel cold…

Will you come with me?

No, no: I remain here…

You cannot remain alone. You cannot remain here all night… What is your name?

Melisande.

You cannot remain here, Melisande Come with me…

I stay here…