JOHN
Miriam, why art thou silent?
HADIDJA
Rabbi, she hath never yet conversed with strangers.
MIRIAM
[In a low, stuttering tone.] Master, it is true what that man saith. And----[Emotion.]
JOHN
Continue!
MIRIAM
And after the wedding, on the first day of the Passover, Herodias is to enter the Temple, as far as the women's outer court, her new consort leading her by the hand. They will show themselves to the people.