Teja.
At this hour, I know only men, Bishop. Of wives I know nothing.
Farewell! (_Enter_ Theodemir _and_ Ildibad.)
Bishop.
Farewell--and God be gracious to thy soul!
Teja.
I thank thee, Bishop.... Ah, there art thou, Theodemir. (_Exit_ Bishop
Agila.)
_NINTH SCENE_.
Teja. Theodemir. Ildibad (_in the background, occupied with the King's
weapons, going noiselessly in and out_).
Teja.
What are the warriors doing?
Theodemir.
They who have their wives here, are gone to the Wagenburg.... There
they will surely eat and drink and play with their children.
Teja.
And is thy wife here also?
Theodemir.
Yea, Sire!
Teja.
And thy children?
Theodemir.
Two boys, Sire!
Teja.
And thou didst not go?
Theodemir.