So shall thy offer not have been in vain,
To be my friend, my sister.

SITTAH.

Maid, I am.
Rise then, or I must call for help.

RECHA.

Forgive,
My agony made me awhile forgetful
With whom I am. Tears, sobbing, and despair,
Can not avail with Sittah. Cool calm reason
Alone is over her omnipotent;
Whose cause that pleads before her, he has conquered.

SITTAH.

Well, then!

RECHA.

My friend, my sister, suffer not
Another father to be forced upon me.

SITTAH.