Agnes. And now you've just found the right place Hans. Well can I imagine, Agnes. 'Twil never do, for 'tis deceit! Hans. Deceit, no! only treachery; (to Marie.) Make up your mind, I pray, and speak: Marie. I've made my mind up long ago! (Rushes into Han's arms.) Yes, I am yours, I am yours forever! Kezal. Who'd ever have thought that of him? Micha (scornful, to Kezal). O, you surprise me! Yes, you really Agnes. The very able business-man Marie, Hans, Kathinka, and Kruschina. O, you surprise us! Yes, you really Chorus. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! He'll be taughed at. Kezal runs madly away.
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LAST SCENE. (Loud noise behind the stage. Boys run across the stage. A boy shouts: "Save yourselves, the bear's gotten loose!" Another: "He's running just in this direction.) Wenzel and Former. Wenzel (dressed as a bear). Don't be afraid! I'm no brown bear, Agnes (enraged). You dunce, what have you done? O shame! (She drags Wenzel away.) Kruschina. Godfather Micha, you can well imagine (kindly.) 'Tis your own blood, Kathinka. Yes, God has granted you his grace, Micha. Now, for all I care! (He blesses the pair kneeling before him.) All and Chorus. That is right, we all rejoice! End.
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THE BARTERED BRIDE.
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