A voice. A thousand Saul hath slain! but David ten!

Saul (choking). Omnipotence shall not withhold me more.

(Lifts javelin.)

Die, die!

Jonathan. No, father ... hold!

Michal (as Saul flings). What have I done?

(Reels.)

Jonathan. David, unhurt? Away, the wilderness!

Saul (with another javelin). He shall not, no!

David (aflame). Strike, strike, then! strike, strike, strike,