Mary Magdalene
But why arrest him? What has he done? What is he accused of?... He is innocent, I know; besides, one need but see him to understand.... He brings a happiness that was not known before; and all those who come near him are happy, it seems, like children at their awaking.... I myself, who only caught a glimpse of him among the olive-trees, felt that gladness was rising in my soul like a sort of light that overtook my thoughts.... He fixed his eyes for but a moment on mine; and that will be enough for the rest of my life.... I knew that he recognized me without ever having seen me and I knew that he wished to see me again.... He seemed to choose me gravely, absolutely, for ever....
Verus
What does this mean? Are you speaking of him? What happened?... Have you seen him again?... I was told, for that matter, that he is an intriguer, ready for everything; but I should never have believed that he would have dared....
Mary Magdalene
He has dared nothing.... I have not seen him again, I shall never see him again, now that we are about to leave everything, to be only we two alone....
Verus (clasping her more closely)
To be one alone, Magdalene, in a happier land, where everything encourages happiness, smiles upon lovers and blesses beauty....
Mary Magdalene (bursting into convulsive sobs on Verus’ breast)
I love you.... I know it....