OZIAS. The God of Israel hath save Israel,—by my hand. Go ye, and when you have eaten and drunk, set ye forth again for Jerusalem.
(The Messenger salutes and exit, L.)
(Throughout this scene excited and joyous men and women frequently pass the street in twos and threes.)
(Dawn is breaking and the torches begin to pale.)
Enter Haggith and Ingur from the house.
OZIAS. Where art thou going?
HAGGITH. Lord Ozias, I came up from the valley to bring water, and to give tidings. Now I go down again to the valley with Ingur and his men to seek out my mistress, and to take new raiment to her, and lead her to the city; for since the Israelites are fallen upon the Assyrians, my mistress is no longer in danger.
Enter Achior.
OZIAS. Slave, who hath dared to loose thee?
ACHIOR. There was none left to guard, and I came forth.