_Alhadra (to Naomi, who on being addressed again advances from the circle)._ Brother of Zagri! fling away thy sword: This is thy chieftain's! [_He steps forward to take it._ Dost thou dare receive it? 355 For I have sworn by Alia and the prophet, No tear shall dim these eyes, this woman's heart Shall heave no groan, till I have seen that sword Wet with the blood of all the house of Velez! _Enter MAURICE._ _All._ A spy! a spy! [_They seize him._ _Maurice._ Off! off! unhand me, slaves! 360 [_After much struggling he disengages himself and draws his sword._ _Naomi (to Alhadra)._ Speak! shall we kill him? _Maurice._ Yes! ye can kill a man, Some twenty of you! But ye are Spanish slaves! And slaves are always cruel, always cowards. _Alhadra._ That man has spoken truth. Whence and who art thou? _Maurice._ I seek a dear friend, whom for aught I know 365 The son of Velez hath hired one of you To murder! Say, do ye know aught of Albert? _Alhadra (starting)._ Albert?--three years ago I heard that name Murmur'd in sleep! High-minded foreigner! Mix thy revenge with mine, and stand among us. 370 [_MAURICE stands among the_ Morescoes. _Alhadra._ Was not Osorio my husband's friend? _Old Man._ He kill'd my son in battle; yet our chieftain Forced me to sheathe my dagger. See--the point Is bright, unrusted with the villain's blood! _Alhadra._ He is your chieftain's murderer! _Naomi._ He dies by Alla! _All (dropping on one knee)._ By Alla! 375 _Alhadra._ This night a reeking slave came with loud pant, Gave Ferdinand a letter, and departed, Swift as he came. Pale, with unquiet looks, He read the scroll. _Maurice._ Its purport? _Alhadra._ Yes, I ask'd it. He answer'd me, 'Alhadra! thou art worthy 380 A nobler secret; but I have been faithful To this bad man, and faithful I will be.' He said, and arm'd himself, and lit a torch; Then kiss'd his children, each one on its pillow, And hurried from me. But I follow'd him 385 At distance, till I saw him enter _there_. _Naomi._ The cavern?