Bitiou looks at the blood on the dagger, and flings it away in horror. Then he crouches down by Satni and begins to cry softly.
Delethi [to Mieris] Mistress, come and pray!
Mieris. No, I do not believe in gods in whose name men kill.
Outside are heard the trumpets and acclamations that accompany Yaouma to the Nile.