Zaguir leaves, running.
Scene Three
Zoraya, Aisha
Zoraya. (At the window, constantly looking out) Why are those bells ringing on this beautiful morning?—Is there some Christian festival today?
Aisha. I know of none.
Zoraya. (Reëntering the scene) After waiting for him all night I finally fell asleep. They awakened me and I heard your voice. I believed he was there, and I nearly betrayed myself by calling his name in the boy’s presence.
Aisha. We must continue hoping that Don Enrique will come tonight.
Zoraya. Two nights without seeing him!—And no word from him—what torture! And those bad dreams! Give me the spotted cards.
Aisha brings a pack of cards which she lays out on the little table. The sound of the bells gradually dies out.
Aisha. He has probably been warned of the presence of those men.