Preliminary drafts: Scenes not included in the drama

Benedict initiates Maria into his secrets. He tells her how he had to purchase from Ahriman the powers he had placed in Thomasius' soul. He had to give part of his own soul powers as a pledge for these powers. These would be forfeited if Thomasius remained in his powerlessness. Only Mary could bring salvation if she herself led Thomasius into the realm of the dark soul world.