SCENE VII

John, Miriam.

MIRIAM

[Shrinks against the wall near the door and looks shyly across at John, who broods with his back turned to her.]

JOHN

[Suddenly noticing her.] Thou, Miriam, art still here?

MIRIAM

Forgive me, master. I am a little afraid; for if I go homewards the guards at the gate will seize me.

JOHN

But thou camest to me in the wilderness at night?