Professor Rubek.
[Curtly, breaking off.] Then let us go on playing. Irene. Yes, playing, playing—only playing! [They sit and strew leaves and petals over the brook, where they float and sail away.
[Up the slope to the left at the back come Ulfheim and Maia in hunting costume. After them comes the Servant with the leash of dogs, with which he goes out to the right.
Professor Rubek.
[Catching sight of them.] Ah! there is little Maia, going out with the bear-hunter.
Irene.
Your lady, yes.
Professor Rubek.
Or the other's.
Maia.
[Looks around as she is crossing the upland, sees the two sitting by the brook, and calls out.] Good-night, Professor! Dream of me. Now I am going off on my adventures!
Professor Rubek.
[Calls back to her.] What is to be the aim of this adventure?
