Enrique. I, Enrique Palacios, commander of the archers of the city.
Zoraya. What does his lordship desire?
Enrique. The truth!—It was you and two accomplices who took down and carried away Kalem’s body?
Zoraya. It was, my lord.
Enrique. For use in some conjurations—for you are a magician, it appears?
Zoraya. (Quickly) Me?
Enrique. So it is said.
Zoraya. By those who hate me because I am Moorish and faithful to the law of the Koran. (Murmurs from Arias and Ramiro.)
Enrique. Peace, there. (To Zoraya) So you have not come here to work some magic in the moonlight, or to meet an accomplice in your sorceries?
Zoraya. I come to gather herbs in the night and to be alone; and in moonlight because it is easier to recognize them.