Ben. (sitting down (R.)). Nay, nay, not so; It is for us to watch.
Zach. I tell you no. Lest when He come, He find me sleeping. Sleep, Ben-Ezra; ’tis for me the watch to keep.
[The two settle themselves for sleep. Zachary remains bolt-upright facing audience, seated. Music continues—a little louder. He starts, then rises softly. Comes out, and sees the angels, and stands aghast. Suddenly lights turned up to the full. Angels all stretch arms up and out. Zachary falls on his knees. The two others awaken; rush out. Then, to the ordinary plainsong melody of mass—
Angel. Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
Chorus (in simple harmony). Et in terra pax, hominibus bonæ voluntatis.
Curtain.
[Immediately after curtain, a piece of music begins and continues till carol.
