Nourm. Wait [To Sokiti] If you do good to one whom you know not, another who knows you not, may do good to you.

Steward. Ah!—Do you understand, Sokiti?

Sokiti. I think so.

Satni. Explain.

Sokiti [after a great effort] You do not want us to steal bracelets from you—

Satni. I do not want you to steal from any one—Do you understand?

Sokiti. No.

Steward [to Bitiou, who listens open-mouthed] And you?

Bitiou. I—I have a pain in my head—

Satni comes to the Steward. Bitiou and Sokiti slip off.