Lock fast the door; but when I call, “A brooch,
A brooch!” come forth and raise the house.
JOHANNA
Why “brooch”?
ALISOUN
A watchword. Quick; go! I hear footsteps. Go!
[Urges her toward door, right back.]
Blunt is the word; your presence dangers me—
Your room. No, no, I fear not.
JOHANNA