DEEP SPACE NINE: "Covenant" - REV. 10/14/98 - ACT TWO       24.

16   DUKAT

	opens his eyes and sees that Kira has her weapon
	trained directly at him.

					KIRA
			Stay where you are.

	Panicked looks and jostling from the crowd -- it
	seems that there's no way to get to her before she
	gets off a shot.

					KIRA
				(to all)
			The rest of you -- get down on
			the floor.

	A few people comply out of fear for the Master, but
	others hesitate.

					KIRA
			I said on the floor.

	A few more people comply, but Benyan sees another
	option.

17   BENYAN

	lets go of Mika's hand and steps up on to the podium
	where Dukat is, effectively blocking Kira's shot.
	He holds up his arms, offers himself as a target.

					KIRA
				(taking aim)
			Move aside.

					BENYAN
			No.

	Kira takes a step over to get a clean line of sight
	on Dukat, knowing it's the only thing that's keeping
	the others from rushing her.

	The Midwife steps up onto the platform to shield
	Dukat, as well.