Stubbornly.

He does not want to perform any miracles. Good night, Nullius. I am old and I do not like to talk nonsense.

ANATHEMA.

David!

David does not answer; he falls asleep, his hands folded under his head.

ANATHEMA.

Awaken, David! the people have come here.

Pushes him angrily.

Get up, I say. You make believe that you are asleep—I don't believe you. Do you hear?

Through his teeth.