Druses. Let Djabal rise!

(Enter Loys.—The Druses are silent.)

Loys. Who speaks of Djabal?—for I seek him, friends!

[Aside.] Tu Dieu! 'T is as our Isle broke out in song

For joy, its Prefect-incubus drops off

To-day, and I succeed him in his rule!

But no—they cannot dream of their good fortune!

[Aloud.] Peace to you, Druses! I have tidings for you,

But first for Djabal: where 's your tall bewitcher,

With that small Arab thin-lipped silver-mouth?