[They go off at the left, Salome following.
OSSEP. Righteous God, why dost thou punish me thus?
SALOME [
returning to Ossep
]. Do with me as you will, but it could not have been helped. I have promised him 7,000 rubles as dowry, [
Turning to Chacho as she leaves the room
:] Pray come with me, aunt. You come, too, Ossep.
[Exit Salome.
Scene XIII
OSSEP [