Dying, or about to be delivered, she has nearly come to the end of her strength now. You can tell that by the sound of her cries.
I can see her eyes starting!
And the cold sweat on her brow!
[Again the Old Women chuckle.]
She is about to be delivered!
No, she is dying!
[Suddenly the screams cease.]
I tell you——
[At this instant the Being in Grey stands out momentarily in clearer relief as he exclaims in a deep, sonorous voice:]
Silence ye! A man is being born into the world.