First Sentry

[Entering hurriedly] The king is coming. Zedekiah goes the rounds. Clear away the people.

Jeremiah

The king! God be praised! His meaning is plain. The Lord sends him to my hand.

First Sentry

Away chatterer, away.

Second Sentry

Down with you. Away. Creep down there and keep quiet, or you shall rue it.

First Sentry

Here comes the king.