SIMONE. Amen to that. Now for the other.

[He dies. Simone rises and looks at Bianca. She comes towards him
as one dazed with wonder and with outstretched arms.]

BIANCA. Why
Did you not tell me you were so strong?

SIMONE. Why
Did you not tell me you were beautiful?

[He kisses her on the mouth.]

CURTAIN




LA SAINTE COURTISANE
OR, THE WOMAN COVERED WITH JEWELS




The scene represents the corner of a valley in the Thebaid. On the
right hand of the stage is a cavern. In front of the cavern stands
a great crucifix.

On the left [sand dunes].