If Illuriel could be cast down as my god was cast down perhaps King Darniak could be overcome as I was overcome in my sleep?
ZARB
If Illuriel were cast down all the people would utter a cry and flee away. It would be a fearful portent.
KING ARGIMENES
How many men are there in the armory at the palace?
ZARB
There are ten men in the palace armory when all the slave-guards are out.
[They dig awhile in silence.
ZARB
The officer of the slave-guard has gone away—They are playing with dice now. (He throws down his spade and stretches his arms) The man with the big beard has won again, he is very nimble with his thumbs—They are playing again, but it is getting dark, I cannot clearly see.