“‘We greet you, son of the accursed.’
“‘A hundred years have already passed. Where have the Nesiyim (princes of the tribes) come from?’
“‘From the lands where the nation of Adonai has been scattered by the orders of our forefathers.’
“‘Are you ready to fulfil the promise during the coming century?’
“‘We are ready!’
“‘Then say, whose representatives are you, and where do you come from? Tribe of Judah?’
“‘From Amsterdam,’ replied a strong, loud voice.
“‘Tribe of Benjamin?’
“‘Toledo!’ came the dull answer.
“‘Tribe of Levi?’