TIME: one month later.
PLACE: the vineyard.


THE THREE SONS.


[The ground is completely dug up. The FIRST SON is seen digging. He throws down his spade showing disappointment.]

FIRST SON. I cannot find it!

(Enter SECOND SON with his spade.)

Did you find it?

SECOND SON. No, and I have dug up every inch of our western vineyard.

[Enter THIRD SON with his spade.]