Delethi. And as far as the waters flow they will speak her name, who made the sacrifice, with blessings and with tears.
Hanou. If it were I!...
All [save Yaouma] If it were I!...
Yaouma rises to a sitting posture.
Zaya. If it were you, Yaouma?
Yaouma. Perhaps I should refuse.
All. Oh!
Mouene [mischievously] I know why! I know why!
Delethi. We know why.
Zaya. Tell us....