Steward. And why are they chasing you?
The three men look at each other.
Satni. Bitiou, answer.
Bitiou. Bitiou knows not.
Steward [to the others] You know it, you.
Nourm. They took us for the others.
Satni. What others?
Nourm. Perhaps they took us for the servants of the neighboring master.
Steward. They have done mischief, then, the servants of the neighboring master? [Pause] Answer—you!
Nourm [to Satni] They did that at his house, that you made us do at yours.