And I would not say a word and those who passed would not see me.
I am here alone and the multitude of men is about me on every hand, in the fields or in the houses that they have made, beside the lamps that they have lighted.
And standing at this cross-road I will raise my hand,
And I will not be afraid and I will make a vow repeating the words that have been taught me.
(He raises his hand.
Cébès: O Simon, I will not let go of your other hand.
Simon: Know that a right has been given to me! Know that a force has been given to me!
Who are you and what do you want?
Cébès: One who appeals to you for help, O young elder brother!
Simon: In whom do you put your trust! For a terrible thing has been shown to me, to me who was but a child.