John the Baptist: A Play

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LONDON JOHN LANE THE BODLEY HEAD VIGO STREET W. NEW YORK JOHN LANE COMPANY MCMIX
Time of Action. The Year 29 after Christ .
Scene of Action. During the Prelude a rocky wilderness near Jerusalem .
In the First, Second, and Third Acts. Jerusalem .
In the Fourth and Fifth Acts. A town of Galilee .
Wild, rocky scenery in the neighbourhood of Jerusalem.... Night--The moon shining dimly through jagged clouds.... In the distance is seen the fire of the great sacrificial altar, burning on the horizon.
Dark shadows flit in groups across the background from right to left.
MIRIAM
Hadidja, I am afraid!
HADIDJA
Come!