RUAHMAH:

Near! so near?

I had not thought to end my task so soon!

Prepare yourselves with speed to take the road.

I will awake my lord.

[Exeunt all but SABALLIDIN and RUAHMAH. She goes toward the tent.]

SABALLIDIN;

Ruahmah, stay! [She turns back.]

I've been your servant in this doubtful quest,

Obedient, faithful, loyal to your will,--