“And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.”
The narrative description of Boaz starting in fear at discovering a woman lying at his feet in the darkness captures the shock and potential danger of the situation, yet also sets up his response of protection and propriety. His inquiry about Ruth's identity demonstrates his initial disorientation, which quickly gives way to recognition and assessment. The darkness and intimacy of the setting, combined with Boaz's immediate emotional response, establish the charged atmosphere within which the subsequent conversation will unfold.
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