Ildibad.
Sire, thou calledst? (_He stands rigid with astonishment, and is about
to retire silently_.)
Teja.
(_Collects himself abruptly. He appears to wake out of a dream. His
manners and bearing revert to the gloomy energy which previously had
the ascendency_.) Stop, stay, what happens without?
Ildibad.
The warriors return from the Wagenburg, sire, and most of the wives
come with them.
Teja.
Are the leaders assembled?
Ildibad.
Yea, Sire.
Teja.
They might have patience for a moment more.
Ildibad.
Yea, Sire.
Teja.
For I also have a wife.
Ildibad.
Yea, verily, Sire.
[_Exit_.]
_THIRTEENTH SCENE_.