Rafael.
I did not sleep until nearly morning.
[Exit Esther. Sachel goes to try the shutters.
Well, good-night, father. You won't answer? Well, good-night! [Music begins in the house at the back.] [Aside.] They are playing my music. Give me time—I will show you what is in my soul!
Sachel.
[Aside.] The scales—that is not the only reason!
Enter Rosa, who does not see Sachel. She starts to go to Rafael. Sachel hears her.
Rosa, why are you not in bed? [Rosa stops motionless, mute, frightened.] Is that Rosa?
[He is suspicious.
[They do not answer. Exit Sachel into the house, evidently with a purpose.