He can hear their words now and what are the words he hears?
Words that would thrill the most impervious heart, call for the interference of the most indifferent.

But _he_ is made of ice, welded together with steel.

He sees--for no place save one from which he can watch and see, _viz_.: the dark dancing hall, would satisfy any man of such gigantic curiosity--Adelaide fall at Carmel's feet, in recognition of the great sacrifice she has made for her.

But he does not move; he falls at no one's feet; he recognises no nobility, responds to no higher appeal.

Stony and unmoved, he crouches there, and watches and watches--still curious, or still feeding his hate on the sufferings of the elder, the forbearance of the younger.
"And on what does he look?
You have already heard, but consider it.
Adelaide, despairing of happiness, decides on death for herself or sister.