years you have cared for another man. Cared for another. Not for
me--but for another!

Ellida. Oh! you are so utterly mistaken! I care for no one but
you.

Wangel (in a subdued voice). Why, then, in all this time have you
not lived with me as my wife?

Ellida. Because of the horror that comes from the strange man.

Wangel. The horror?

Ellida. Yes, the horror. A horror so terrible--such as only the
sea could hold. For now you shall hear, Wangel.

(The young townsfolk come back, bow, and pass out to the right.
Together with them come ARNHOLM, BOLETTE, HILDE, and LYNGSTRAND.)

Bolette (as she passes by). Well, are you still walking about up
here?

Ellida. Yes, it is so cool and pleasant up here on the heights.

Arnholm. We, for our part, are going down for a dance.

Wangel. All right. We'll soon come down--we also.

Hilde. Goodbye, for the present!