OZIAS (to a soldier). Seize this fellow and bind him with fetters.
(The torches are by this time extinguished.)
HAGGITH. Lord, it cannot be so. For the lady Judith commanded me to bring Achior also, for her protection, seeing that the youth came from the Assyrians at the bidding of the God of Israel to give comfort to Israel, and for a sign to my mistress.
OZIAS (after a pause). I also will go with you, for it is right that the governor should do honour to the lady Judith.
HAGGITH. My mistress commanded me to say to the lord Ozias that he should remain in the city to prepare for her a welcome. (She points to the gates and Achior gladly moves forward. She takes Ingur by the ear.) Bestir thy legs, booby!
OZIAS. The subtlety of women is past knowing.
HAGGITH (at the gates, maliciously). It may be. But would the lord Ozias invite the displeasure of my mistress? It is day. Let my lord sit in the sun.
CURTAIN.