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 and your physician also—to take the power out of your hands, and to act on your behalf.

Ellida.

Yes, Wangel, I understand that very well. Oh, there are times, you may be sure, when I feel as though there would be safety and peace in clinging close to you, and trying to defy all the powers that frighten and fascinate me. But I cannot do it. No, no,—I cannot do it!

Wangel.

Come, Ellida—let us walk up and down a little.

Ellida.

I should like to; but I dare not. You know he said that I was to wait for him here.

Wangel.

Do come. You have plenty of time yet.

Ellida.

Do you think so?

Wangel.

Ample time, I assure you.

Ellida.

Let us walk a little then.

[They go out in front, to the right. At the same moment Arnholm and Boletta appear by the upper bank of the pond.

Boletta.

[Catching sight of the retreating figures.] Look there!