Why, these
Are the Holy Gospels! Heavens!
Chrysanthus.
What! you kiss the book?
Carpophorus.
And press it
To my forehead, thus suggesting
The profound respect with which
I even touch so great a treasure.
Chrysanthus.
Why, what is the book, which I
By mere accident selected?
Carpophorus.
'T is the basis, the foundation
Of the Scripture Law.
Chrysanthus.