(SCENE.--DOCTOR WANGEL\'S house, with a large verandah garden in

front of and around the house. Under the verandah a flagstaff. In

the garden an arbour, with table and chairs. Hedge, with small

gate at the back. Beyond, a road along the seashore. An avenue of

trees along the road. Between the trees are seen the fjord, high

mountain ranges and peaks. A warm and brilliantly clear summer morning.