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 Ellida.

[Clasps her hands together.] And I,—I have been blind to it!

Wangel.

Your thoughts went in other directions. But now,—now you are set wholly free from me and mine. Now your own true life can return to its—its right grove again. For now you can choose in freedom; and on your own responsibility, Ellida.

Ellida.

[Clasps her head with her hands and gazes fixedly towards Wangel.] In freedom—and on my own responsibility? Responsibility! This—this transforms everything. [The steamer bell rings again.

The Stranger.

Do you hear, Ellida? The bell is ringing for the last time. Come away!

Ellida.

[Turns towards him, looks fixedly at him, and says with determination in her voice.] I can never go with you after this.

The Stranger.

You will not go?

Ellida.

[Clings to Wangel.] Oh—after this I can never leave you!

Wangel.

Ellida,—Ellida

The Stranger.

It is all over then?