ZAMA. [Bowing before him.] The gods do be kind to bring back a hero to us.
NIJO. Thank you.
ZAMA. Now I do be going for refreshments for your weariness; great it must be after so long a voyage.
[Exits right.
OHANO. Shall we not sit here?
NIJO. As you will.
[Ohano and Nijo sit upon mats near the window, partly facing each other.
OHANO. They—they gave you a sword at the boat.
NIJO. [Wearily.] Oh, yes.
OHANO. Even from up here we could see its jewels flash.