[Utterly unnerved.] I can't read! What is it?
Carlyon.
Adene has come back from Bhojâl. He is almost dying, but—— Do you see that?
Vera.
What is it?
Carlyon.
[Taking the letter back and speaking in a tone of anger and fear.] Selim is with him!
Vera.
Then Selim can defend you, not I! [He stops her as he is trying to rise.] Oh, let me go!
Carlyon.