Perhaps the rest would like a word or two.


PRIORESS. I fear you ask too little, for I know
That you have answered "yes" five times or so!


WIFE. A spiteful thing! Perhaps if you'd had _one_,
He might have taught you how to curb your tongue.


(_There is a weak cry from the bookcase._)


EMILY. Surely 'twas not to quarrel that we came.


(_A second cry from the bookcase_)


PRIORESS. Hark. 'Tis a voice I hardly dare to name.


(_Enter from behind the curtains_, GRISELDA.)


ALL. (_as_ GRISELDA _appears_) Griselda!


HIPPOLYTA. (_disapprovingly_)