I see her in a vision. She is near——
Is in a cave—is bound—and is alone.
I will go to her—quickly bring her.
Doeg. Not
(Lunges at her.)
If this shall reach you.
David. Ah, to pierce a woman!
(Miriam finds her way out.)
You've plotted, have been false and bloody, foul,
And as a pestilence of midnight marsh
Have oozed corruption into all around you.
The kingdom thro' you is in brokenness,
Within its arteries you flow, poison,
Incentive of irruption and unrest,
Of treachery and disaffection's sore,
Till even the stars that light it seem as tares
Sown hostile o'er the nightly vale of heaven.
(Draws firmly. Coldly, skilfully approaches for attack.)
Doeg (retreating). No farther!
David. Unto the end! unto the end!