(Rising, he lifts the Children in his arms.)
Up, kiddies, now, with Pedlar Claus
To find His kingdom!
CAPTAIN
(To Belshasar, brushing him and Melchior aside)
Nay, no more!
He bowed not down, and shall pay dear
For Herod’s anger.
CASPAR
(Swinging the Pedlar’s pack upon his back)