Nad. What ails you, friend?
Eliph. (furiously). Ails me! Why—
[Enter Tob. and Dav. hurriedly (L.).
Tob. Who came then? I swear I heard the music once again. And knocking. Was there no one at the door? [He hurries across to R., but stops irresolute.
Eliph. Music? What foolery is this?
Nad. (coolly). Before You came just now, two folks were here, but now Gone otherwhere to seek for shelter.
Tob. How? [He hastens to door (R.), followed by Dav. Gone otherwhere! Why, there’s no room to find In all the place.
[Opens door; looks out. Very faint music, “A Virgin unspotted ...;” it continues down to end of scene.
It surely were unkind To turn a dog away on such a night. (Turns from door.) Where are they gone? Here, David, bring a light. [Dav. does so. He looks.
Nad. Nay, they are gone. Here, drink a cup with me.