Abiathar. Remember your anointing!

Abishai. The prophesy!
And Michal! (The gate opens.) Michal who lives! who
lives! who lives!

(David has turned and sees her enter with Miriam.)

Hosanna!...

Adriel. Ever!...

Miriam. David——

Michal (pleading, to him). It is I.

Miriam. The cords were cruel, hungrily sank in
Her wrists and ankles.

Michal. David! look on me.

David. My words must be alone with her—alone.