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 Ellida.

[Puts her hands before her eyes.] Do not look at me like that!

The Stranger.

Don't be afraid, don't be afraid.

Doctor Wangel comes through the garden from the left.

Wangel.

[Before he has quite emerged from among the trees.] Well, I've kept you waiting a nice time.

Ellida.

[Rushes to him, clings fast to his arm and cries.] Oh Wangel,—save me! Save me—if you can!

Wangel.

Ellida,—what in heaven's name!

Ellida.

Save me, Wangel! Don't you see him? There he stands!

Wangel.

[Looks at the Stranger.] That man there? [Goes towards him.] Who are you, may I ask? And why have you come into this garden?

The Stranger.

[Indicates Ellida by a nod.] I want to speak to her.

Wangel.

Indeed. Then I suppose it was you? [To Ellida.] I hear a stranger called at the house and asked for you.