Song: Music, Continuation of Psalm.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
(He passes slowly out while singing the last lines followed by his sister.)
Act II
(Saul's pavilion in the Israelite encampment. The scene takes place just outside the pavilion, where may be placed a couch for the king. To the right is the army of Israel; to the left, the army of the Philistines, and the road to Bethlehem. Sound of trumpets to the left.)
(King Saul's Attendants run in, from right, shading their eyes and peering into distance. Soldiers follow.)
Attendant (cries): King Saul! Go summon the king; the king must know.
(An Attendant runs back.)
(Shouting from the left. A Messenger runs in blowing his horn.)
Messenger: News for King Saul! Where is the king? The king?