DAVID.

Shutting his eyes.

The cypress trees have turned dark—there will be a storm to-night, Nullius. We should have remained at the stone pit: it was dark and quiet there, and I slept like a man with clear conscience.

Grumbling.

But why are you silent, Nullius? Or am I to speak all alone, as if I were already in the desert?

NULLIUS.

I am searching.

DAVID.

With dissatisfaction.

What else is there to search for? We have searched enough to-day, and we jumped like trained dogs. I felt ashamed, Nullius, when I climbed the fences like a little boy stealing apples. You had better come over here and tell me something about your wanderings. I am too tired to sleep.