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INDIO

Mr. Neriana wants us to be like Europeans, and father wants Europeans to be like us. He doesn't want them to leave, does he Mother?

(Rioting outside)

VOICES

So you think we're animals, do you?
Go back where you came from, Hindu!
Don't hit him again, Ed. He's had enough.

Where I come from you'd be a nigger--just a plain nigger, understand? You'd never get away with calling us animals, Nigger!
Let him go.
I'll teach this nigger to know his place!

(Door bursts open. Moksa is pushed in, bleeding, injured. He lies down. Chuana washes his injuries.)

AMONG AUDIENCE

EDWARD

Let's get out of here! What the hell's he trying to prove? What's he trying to prove?

PRETORIA

Edward, why are you so upset? I've never seen you like this!

EDWARD

Haven't you had enough?

PRETORIA

Edward, have you ever taken part in a racial riot?

EDWARD

Naw, Pretoria. Christ! What would I want with a racial riot?

MOKSA

They'll not be satisfied until we walk on all fours and obey their whistles like dogs.