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Svanhild.
Yes, there is one condition I require!—
To leave this place.
Mrs. Halm.
Precisely his desire.
Svanhild.
And time—
Mrs. Halm.
How long? Bethink you, fortune's calling!
Svanhild [with a quiet smile]. Only a little; till the leaves are falling.
[She goes towards the verandah; Mrs. Halm seeks out Guldstad.
Strawman [among the guests]. One lesson, friends, we learn from this example! Tho' Doubt's beleaguering forces hem us in, Yet Truth upon the Serpent's head shall trample, The cause of Love shall win— Guests. Yes, Love shall win!
[They embrace and kiss, pair by pair. Outside to the left are heard song and laughter.
