She is not mercenary, like the Biblical woman; she scorns the promise of riches which the High Priest offers so she obtain the secret of the Hebrew's strength.

Thrice had she essayed to learn that secret and thrice had he set her spell at naught.

Now she will assail him with tears--a woman's weapon.
The rumblings of thunder are heard; the scene is lit up by flashes of lightning.

Running before the storm, which is only a precursor and a symbol of the tempest which is soon to rend his soul, Samson comes.
Dalila upbraids her lover, rebukes his fears, protests her grief.
Samson cannot withstand her tears.

He confesses his love, but he must obey the will of a higher power.