It isn't the devil's tail, it's a radish. You're very clever, but you didn't hit it right that time.
KING HEROD (spitting in disgust)
I can't bear to look at them. They turn my stomach. Good-bye, friend.
Remember what I told you. When you are in sorrow, don't go to people.
SAVVA
All right, uncle, I understand.
KING HEROD
Rather go to the forest to the wolves. (Goes out; his voice is heard out of the darkness) Oh, Lord, do you see?
KONDRATY
A narrow-minded fool. Killed his son and puts on airs. You can't get by him. He won't let you alone. It's something to be proud of, isn't it, to have killed one's own son? A great thing.
SPERANSKY (with a sigh)