And doesn't He really exist?

SAVVA

He does not.

[Lipa begins to cry, at first low, then more and more loudly. The sound of the ringing bells and the noise of the crowd continue to swell. The rolling and clatter of wagons is also heard.

SAVVA

They are running. My, how they are running! (Lipa says something, but her words are inaudible) Louder. I can't hear you. My, how they are ringing.

LIPA (aloud)

Kill, me, Savva.

SAVVA

Why? You'll die anyhow.