Rames
(Understanding.) It is the lust of life—of woman!
Menophis
It is love.
[The dusk is turning into darkness. The stars begin to peep.
Rames
I may not influence you. Years ago I heard these two calls, as you do, singing in my soul.
Menophis
(Looking eagerly, with respect, into the old man’s face.) And you have never known regret?
Rames