Chalau. : Don't deceive yourself. I am not going home to please you. I am going because I have heard how sad mother has been about me and how badly she has been feeling. I am going back home for that reason.
Chamnong. : Never mind the reason, as long as you do go home.
Chalau. : Then I will go and get my things at Meh Nat's house.
Chamnong. : Never mind about your things. Your cousin could send them along later.
Chalau. : If you won't trust me, you can hold Chalirm as hostage. Chalirm, come out here.
Chalirm. : (Coming out.) Well?
Chalau. : I am going up to Nat's house to fetch our things, but Chamnong doesn't trust me, so will you remain here with him as hostage
Chalirm : If you wish, yes.
Chamnong. : Better let Chalirm go up and fetch your things. I have got something to speak to you about.
Chalirm. : That's better. I'd been thinking what I could possibly talk to you about if I'd been left with you (Exit r.)
Chamnong. : Now tell me, Chalau; why did you run away from me like that?
Chalau. : You know it very well in your own heart of hearts, so why ask me?