[Half to herself.] Surely such power should avail to save one life.
Drusus
There is a rumour that he was here two nights ago to renew the insurrection of Barabbas. We had spies set upon him.
Procula
Does he fear spies? I have sent for this man. If the Nazarene is condemned Simon must kindle riot and take him from the soldiers.
Drusus
Will the wife of Pilate breed rebellion to Rome?
Procula
It is for Rome’s sake and in my extremity. What singing is that? I heard it in my dream.
[During the last few speeches a marching song by men’s and women’s voices is heard off left, at first faintly then, growing louder; the words are indistinguishable.]