Ximénès. The Evil One enjoys abandoning his followers during their time of peril. And you are suspected of sorcery for good reasons, being the daughter of a man accused of magic and an unconverted Mussulman—Why have you not renounced Mahomet for Christ?
Zoraya. I saw that the Christians were no better than we.
Movements among the members of the Tribunal.
Ximénès. And, naturally, you deny being at a witches’ revel?
Zoraya. Ah! certainly, yes, I deny it! Yes, I deny it!
Ximénès. You are not, then, afraid to have it proved to you—you defend yourself with such warmth?
Zoraya. How can I prove my innocence if my denials are taken as confessions?
Ximénès. We shall see what they are worth. (To Gil Andrès) Bring in the two women who are there. (To Zoraya) You may be seated.
Zoraya sits down at the left on a seat next to that occupied by Calabazas.