If hallowed task you deem it fits it not

Your calling?

The Priest.

[Unable to credit his senses.]

Eyes, deceive ye me? O ears,

Be ye discredited! Slave this? Ye gods! [No sooner has he made this slip of the tongue than he becomes uncomfortably conscious of it from the shocked amusement of the bystanders.]

The Young Slave.

[With sardonic mirth.]

Upon the gods he calls! This man of God

On ancient gods, on banished gods and banned