[He snatches off Simon’s head-dress, throwing it on the ground. He pretends to place the thorn crown on Simon’s head, and then throws it contemptuously at his feet. The legionaries enter with the cross.]
The Voice
If any man will come after me let him take up the cross and follow me.
[The legionaries place the cross upon Simon. He bends beneath it and picking up the crown of thorns places it upon his head.]
Simon
I will wear this, I will bear this till he comes into his own.
CURTAIN
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