ANATHEMA.
Did you hear the voice of the earth, David?
Enter Sarah; she advances to David timidly.
DAVID.
Is that you, Sarah? Shut the door tightly, do not leave a crevice behind you. What is it you wish, Sarah?
SARAH.
With fear and faith.
Are you not entirely prepared yet, David? Make haste and go out to the people: they are tired of waiting and many of them fear death. Dismiss these, for others are coming, David, and soon there will be no place for a man to stand. The water has already given out in the fountains and they are not bringing any bread from the city, as you have ordered, David.
DAVID.
Uplifting his hands; horrified.