I told
her you had lost your diamond ring in the gorge, and you and
Steindor were going down to look for it.
INGOLF. Did she send you with the spade?
HADDA PADDA. No, she said, that if she had known it, she would
have asked you to take a spade along, and get some angelicas for
the garden. That is why I followed you. [Walks out and drives the
spade in the ground.] Have you been down already?
INGOLF. Yes, we have.
HADDA PADDA. Did you find your diamond ring?
INGOLF. We did not find your pearls.--Yes, I had to tell
Steindor. I went down first and searched very carefully; then I
asked Steindor to go down,--I thought he might have better luck.
STEINDOR. They will never be found.
HADDA PADDA. They MUST be found; they SHALL be found.
INGOLF[looks questioningly into her eyes]. Are you sure they did
not fall beyond that lowest rock? [Points in the direction.]
HADDA PADDA [eagerly, and returning his glance calmly]. No, no. I
saw them fall, just by the big stone. You haven't looked carefully
enough. It has really taken you no time at all.
INGOLF. I hunted for them everywhere, as if I were searching for a
needle.
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