One of our pastors—Simon. [Apologetically] He is very—
HELIOGABALUS
A pastor? That is, a clergyman? [To SIMON] Are you in holy orders?
SIMON
I am a poor shepherd. I seek this strayed lamb. The wolves—
HELIOGABALUS
Good enough. I respect you for it. So you are a clergyman? Well, that simplifies matters enormously. Get out your tools. [Bells begin to ring out] The New Year!
SIMON
[In alarm] Tools?