(Rushes wildly to caves in turn, then out among them.)
From me ill-fruited ineffectual herd!
Away from me, he's fled and none of you
Is servant and will find and for me seize him!
From me—I'll sleep—I'll rest—and then—
(As they cringe, going.)
I'll sleep.
(Abner and Doeg remain. Saul enters cave, left.)
Abner (to Doeg, significantly). The Evil Spirit.
Doeg. Yes; upon him swift
It came as never before—as drunkenness.
Abner. Then—safe to leave him?
Doeg. Will he brook denial?
Abner. And Merab, too, will soon be here.