SAPIENTIA. This is the place.
MATRONS. It is well chosen. The very spot to keep the relics of these blessed martyrs!
SAPIENTIA. O Earth, I commit my precious little flowers to thy keeping! O Earth, cherish them in thy spacious bosom until they spring forth again at the resurrection more glorious and fair! O Christ, fill their souls with light, and give rest and peace to their bones!
MATRONS. Amen.
SAPIENTIA. I thank you all from my heart for the comfort you have brought me since my loss.
MATRONS. Would you like us to remain here with you?
SAPIENTIA. I thank you, no.
MATRONS. Why not?
SAPIENTIA. Because your health will suffer if you fatigue yourselves further on my account. Have you not done enough in watching with me three days. Depart in peace. Return home happy.
MATRONS. Will you not come with us?