David. Hither coming?
Adah. She!
(The gate is thrown open fiercely.)
Merab (entering). Woman and witch, did Adriel, my husband,
(Sees David.)
Come to you with the king?
David. Unnatural,
Unkind, most cruel sister!
Merab (shrinks). You are here?
David. Once me you would have poisoned, but the coil
Within your bosom I beheld. And now
Michal your sister is the victim.
Merab. I—
Know not your meaning.