Herod—Herod—Herod—Herod, the mighty
Lord of the world!
(Beside the gate, the Captain of the Host strikes a deep-toned gong and calls aloud.)
CAPTAIN
(HEROD comes forth with his Followers. Clad in long robe of Tyrian purple, he wears on his head a gold helmet. In his hand, he holds a great staff, surmounted by a globe of the world.)
HEROD
Who calls so loud at my gate?
CAPTAIN
I, Captain of the Host of Herod.