ANATHEMA.
Why so loud? Let us step aside.
They speak in a whisper. Anathema shakes his head negatively. He is truthful. He smiles and pats the old man on the shoulder. The old man evidently does not believe him. Then Anathema gradually leads the musicians away, also the Organ-grinder and the people beyond the stone pillars. Only the sound of their voices, their exclamations, their laughter are heard. A few remain and speak with David reverently.
KHESSIN.
Is it true, David, that you and Sarah are going to Jerusalem, to the Holy City, of which we can only dream?
DAVID.
Yes, it is true, Abraham. Although I am stronger now and I feel no longer any pain in my chest—
KHESSIN.
But that is a miracle, David!
DAVID.