JOHN
[Approaching the Galilean in great excitement.] Who taught thee that? [As Simon is silent, more urgently.] Who taught thee that?
MATTHIAS
[In a quick, low tone to the Galilean.] Before they capture thee, fly!
SIMON THE GALILEAN [Shakes his head.]
JOHN
This knowledge, that comes straight from thy simple and timid heart, awes me, for it cannot be thine own. [The people, hounded on by Amasai, jostle the Galilean] Back! In the Name of Him Who cometh, keep back. Leave him alone! [People retreat.]
PASUR
Thou playest with us and our great longing as if we were toys.
AMASAI