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Alberich	What is there to finish?
Mime Embarraſsed.	Here—and there———
Alberieh	How here and there? Hand me the thing! [He tries to catch hold of his ear again, In his terror Mime drops a piece of metalwork which he has been clutching convulſively. Alberich picks it up haſtily and examines it with care. Rogue, observe! See how all wrought is Well finished and feat, Done as desired! The simpleton wants Slyly to trick me And keep by cunning The wonderful work, Though all his skill Came alone from my craft, Thou art discovered, thief. [He puts the Tarnhelm on his head. The helmet fits the head; But will the spell prosper too? [Very softly. “Night and darkness, a Seen of none!” [He vanishes, and a pillar of cloud takes his place. Brother, canst see me?
Mime Looks rond in amaze.	Where art thou? I see no one.
Alberich Inviſible.	Then feel me instead, Thou lazy scamp! Take that for thy thievish thoughts!

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