Halima—(Slowly.) I am his wife. (Exit R.)

(Sindibad starts to follow her, but is arrested by the sound of Kodama's entrance.)

Kodama—Alone?

Sindibad—With a dream.

Kodama—The beautiful maiden who delayed thy progress hither?

Sindibad—I tell thee I have forgotten her.

Kodama—Thy heart is fickle surely.

Sindibad—I have seen one more beautiful.

Kodama—The dancing slave?

Sindibad—Yea ... even the dancing slave.