And?
MIRIAM
I cannot----
SALOME
[Stands up and goes to window.] Ah! [Looking out for a moment in silence.] Miriam, who is that?
MIRIAM
[Confused.] Whom dost thou mean, mistress?
SALOME
Is there anyone else but him?... Miriam, thou gentle, brown Miriam [half threateningly], deny him not!
MIRIAM