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that? It was a woman, and the wickedest on this earth—Queen Brangomar!

Blick. Your name is—Berthold?

Berthold. [Amazed.] You know me?

Blick. [Softly.] Who was the—child?

Berthold. Her name was Snow White.

Blick. [Gently.] Loose him, brothers.

[Quickly the Dwarfs strip the ropes from Berthold's arms; but he cries out.

Berthold. No, no, do not stop for that! Do you know anything of her? Tell me in pity's name. Is she alive?

Blick. Alas, poor Berthold, one look will tell you more than many words. Brothers, uncover her.

[Reverently two of the Dwarfs strip back the pall from the coffin and reveal Snow White. Her little silver dress