ZAMA. Be you forgetting, child, 'tis said that evil ball shows only the way to destruction!
OHANO. Yes, these island people will create any myth, go any length, to keep one thinking, living in their narrow way. You are destined for evil if you try to follow the urge of your own heart—oh, yes, I know.
ZAMA. But your heart, child, should only be wanting the love of Nijo.
OHANO. Nijo—I am hoping that he will be big enough to help me—but my lover has been away so long——
ZAMA. But to-day he be coming back—I came to tell you I think I saw his boat——
OHANO. Nijo's boat? Where?
ZAMA. It be near the edge of the island just where——
OHANO. Why didn't you tell me before?
ZAMA. I came to—but I be forgetting when I see you at that evil ball again.
OHANO. [All eagerness.] Perhaps we can see him land—from here on the rocks—come, Zama, I hear the sound of voices down near the sea—come! [They climb to the highest rock.] Look, Zama, the boat is there! Already there in the green water against the shore!