He goes out at the back; as he passes he gives Sokiti a blow with his whip, making a sign to him to go and join Pakh.
Sokiti obeys without manifesting sorrow or surprise.
Pakh. He says we must lift down the Goddess.
Sokiti. I?
Pakh. You and I.
Sokiti [beginning to tremble. After a pause] I am afraid.
Pakh. I too—I am afraid.
Sokiti. If you touch her you die.
Pakh. You will die of the stick if you do not obey.
Sokiti. Why cannot they leave me at my work. I was happy.