JOHN
Thou liest.
AMASAI
Good. If I lie, so teach me, great prophet, how thou keepest the law.
JOSAPHAT
[In a low voice.] Yes, Rabbi, explain! The people expect it.
JOHN
I have nothing to do with the law, of which ye and your like set up to be guardians and students. [Sensation among the people.]
JOSAPHAT
[Sotto voce.] Rabbi, think what thou art saying. Injure not thyself.