(The two go to the door together and knock at it. The door is opened by St. Joseph, and the manger is seen, and Mary Mother kneeling beside the manger on her two knees, her hands crossed on her breast, and she praying.)
King. We are come to this door to do honour to God, and to Him that God has sent. It is here all the people of the whole world will be taught, and will be put on the road that is best. Show Him to us; and we will proclaim Him to all the people of knowledge, and the learned people of the world.
Sheperd. We are come in search of Him who is come to put joy in the world, and to put gladness in the hearts of the people. Show Him to us; and we will give news of Him to the herds and the shepherds, and the simple people of the whole world.
St. Joseph. It is great my gladness is to see you here. A hundred welcomes before you, both gentle and simple. Come in, and I will show you Him you are in search of. Look at this baby in the manger. It is He is King of the World, and He will put all the countries of the world under His feet.
Mary Mother. He is the Son of God.
(They all go on their knees.)
King. We have brought gifts and offerings with us. Let us show them to you.
Mary Mother. Walk softly and quietly, that you may not awake the Child.
A King. I am the king is oldest in our company. I will walk softly, and I will not awake the Child.
A Shepherd. I am the man is oldest among us; let us give our poor gifts to you like the others. I will walk softly; I will not awake the little One.