Halima—Arise! Arise!
Kodama—Why cryest thou awah? This is not a time for wailing. Dost lament for the maiden of the desert?
Sindibad—Her image has changed ... as sand upon the desert's face.
(CURTAIN)
Scene—The same. Kodama and Halima are seated on the dais as before. Two slave girls are in the room. Kodama's slave enters C. and stands before Kodama.
Slave to Kodama—The merchant from Baghdad awaits. Shall I bring him to have audience here?
Kodama—I will speak with him in the myrtle court. Keep watch over my wife and the women. (Exit C.)
(Sindibad enters L. as a slave comes from R. The slave is carrying coffee, and reaches Halima as Sindibad approaches.)
Sindibad—I drink to thine amber eyes.
Halima—Thou must not.