JOSAPHAT

I am going, Rabbi, whither Matthias hath gone before me, to Jesus of Nazareth.

JOHN

[Startled and moved.] To Jesus of Nazareth?

JOSAPHAT

[Turns silently to go out.] [Exit.

SCENE VIII

Manassa, Amarja, John.

JOHN

How Amarja, and how Manassa? Those whom I trusted the most have forsaken me, and ye are still here!