O God, he saw the light and knew it not,
He had worse memories than Iscariot had
Misusing his great office. He had power,
Power to avert even Calvary ... and yet
We owe salvation to him.
[lifting himself up from the ground] Can it be
My blunder, my effacement shall prevail?
[to Zacharias] So he was banished and came here to die—
As you have banished me; it is enough;
In chains and soon to die. There, hear them rattle;
Now you have done your part.
ZACHARIAS.
Not till you yield,
Not till I see you suffer. [aside] Are hell’s rings
Of fire prepared in vain for him?—Repent!
CARLOMAN.
Leave me!
ZACHARIAS.
No sinner has withstood me yet.
You shall repent.
CARLOMAN.
But I am strong as you:
I will not.