SCENE XII
Johannes, Josaphat, Matthias, Manassa, Hachmoni, Pasur, the people.
HACHMONI
[At the head of a group, pressing forward] Pardon us, great prophet. The Pharisees have fled like cowards. But, see, we cling to thee. So now help us.
THE PEOPLE
Help us!
JOHN
[As if in a dream.] Tell me, whither hath the man from Galilee gone?
MANASSA
Rabbi, we know not.
JOHN
Then seek him. Bring him to me.
MANASSA
Yes, Rabbi.
ALL THE PEOPLE
Tarry with us, great prophet. Help us! We flee to thee.
JOHN
[Pondering in uncertainty.] Matthias, Josaphat, did he not say Love? [The curtain falls].