Verus
She is at the same time betraying and destroying all those who followed the tempter. I have spoken. Farewell. Look to yourselves. (He turns to the door.)
Joseph of Arimathæa (stopping him and beseeching him)
Sir, I beg of you, do not go away like this.... She is mistaken, you will see.... There is some terrible misunderstanding.... Magdalene, come, what is he saying, what do you say?... Why, it is impossible!... What has happened?...
Several Sick Men and Beggars (surrounding Magdalene, who remains motionless, gazing blindly into the distance)
Magdalene! Magdalene....
A Hunchback
She also has sold him!... She was with the Iscariot!...
Martha (putting her arms around Magdalene’s neck)
Magdalene!... Listen to me!... You used to love me.... What has come to you?... Tell me it is not true.... You have not heard....