David! hear me! David!

[Searching, she approaches the cave where Saul lies, but recoils terrified.]

The king! my father!

I cannot—am not—whither shall I, whither?

[Confused she flees, as scuffling is heard, and Abishai and Abiathar, struggling with David, appear.]

DAVID

Loose me, I say. ’Twas Michal and she called.

[Breaking free.] I say that it was she!

ABIATHAR

Foolhardy, no.