He said unto him, What is written in the law?
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.
And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor?
And Jesus spake unto them this parable. (The Prologue draws to one side and stands watching the action of the parable.)
(The Thieves pop their heads out of the shrubbery and advance cautiously.)
First Thief: Hark'ee, brothers, I have sure word that one of our profession is coming this day from Jerusalem to Jericho, bearing rich merchandise.
Second Thief (eagerly): To join our band?
First Thief: Fool, I mean a rich man.