ACT III
The Same Day
Scene: The Hall and loggia of Act I; but toward sunset, and afar, on the flushed sea, are seen the fisher-boats returning pale-winged to shore. In the left distance, also, a portion of Famagouste is visible above the waves—its orient walls and towers, white domes and houses, interspersed with tall palms. The interior of the Hall is the same; only the divan is placed to the front and left, the lectern near the balcony leading to the sleeping apartments and to the chapel. Smarda is lying lithely on the divan, beguiled with her charms and amulets, and from time to time giving a low, sinuous laugh. Vittia enters, watches a moment, thoughtful, then advances.
Vittia. Smarda——
Smarda (springing up). Lady ... your slave!
Vittia. I think you are.
Think that you are—if ever the leopard yields.
Smarda. To you, lady? A-ha! let him refuse.
Command!
Vittia. And you will heed it well; I fear not.
But first I have thought of requital.