ACOLYTE.
Yes, indeed it is at you.
TRAVELLER.
And why should we stop? Tell me the reason.
ACOLYTE.
He is right. It is not to be wondered at that he should ask the reason. (To the TRAVELLER.) Listen. Each year at this place there is a sacrifice at the Pool. To-day is the festival of this holy rite, and we ask you to join in it.
TRAVELLER.
I understand you. But it is for those that live here, those that were born children of this Deity, to attend his worship. Must a wanderer go with you because he chances to lodge here for a night?
(He turns to go.)