"Of course, you did not call me here, Haggart; of course, you
didn't. But when the fire was started, I thought: 'Now it will
light the way for me to walk. Now I will not stumble.' And I went.
Your friends will not be offended, Haggart, if I will ask them to
step aside for awhile? I have something to tell you, Gart. Of
course, I should have done that before, I understand, Gart; but I
only just recalled it now. It was so light to walk!"

Haggart says sternly:

"Step aside, Flerio, and you all--step aside with him."

They all step aside.

"What is it that you have recalled, Mariet? Speak! I am going away
forever from your mournful land, where one dreams such painful
dreams, where even the rocks dream of sorrow. And I have forgotten
everything."

Gently and submissively, seeking protection and kindness, the woman
presses close to his hand.

"O, Haggart! O, my dear Haggart! They are not offended because I
asked them so rudely to step aside, are they? O, my dear Haggart!
The galloons of your uniform scratched my cheek, but it is so pleasant.
Do you know, I never liked it when you wore the clothes of our fishermen
--it was not becoming to you, Haggart. But I am talking nonsense, and
you are getting angry, Gart. Forgive me!"