FIRST SOLDIER [laughing.]
The dogs are affrighted already. Curs! [They go in, laughing.]
SCENE VII
The same. Amasai and Jorab [from left centre, remain in the street].
AMASAI
Look at them! Must this not appear a mad mockery in the sight of the Lord? Who that follows the straight path laid down by the law, after the manner of God-fearing men, can have anything in common with these sinners?
JORAB
They are infatuated with the Baptist's preaching, and yet too weak to kick against the pricks. Speak to them, so that they come to themselves.
AMASAI
After the Baptist? Rather would I grasp a mad bull by the horns. They would go up to the Temple to make an offering of sow's blood, if he bade them do it.