[A silence.

Thus far, as youngest of you all, I speak

—Scarce more enlightened than yourselves; since, near

As I approach him, nearer as I trust

Soon to approach our Master, he reveals

Only the God's power, not the glory yet.

Therefore I reasoned with you: now, as servant

To Djabal, bearing his authority,

Hear me appoint your several posts! Till noon

None see him save myself and Anael: once