She doesn't wish to have you accompany her, but Meister Wilhelm betrayed the secret to me.

You have come to say farewell." "Yes, Maria, farewell forever." "If it is God's will, we shall see each other again.

I know what is driving you away from here.

You are good and noble, Georg, and if there is one thing that lightens the parting, it is this: We can now think of each other without sorrow and anger.

You will not forget us, and--you know that the remembrance of you will be cherished here by old and young--in the hearts of all--" "And in yours also, Maria ?" "In mine also." "Hold it firmly.