David. Upon his friend, thy servant, David.

Doeg. Aie!

(He turns away laughing.)

Saul. Why do you laugh?

Doeg. "Thy servant David!"

Saul. Why!

A Woman (without). King Saul has slain his thousands!

Doeg. Why, my lord?

Woman. But David his ten thousands!

Doeg. Do you hear?
King Saul has slain his thousands, David ten!
Thy servant, is he? servant?