Jeremiah

But Baruch, whither are you going?

Baruch

By your road. Farewell. [He disappears over the parapet]

Jeremiah

[Leaning forward] Whither, Baruch, whither? Stay, they will seize you. Already the spies of Chaldea block every road. Baruch, stand by me in this hour. Baruch, Baruch!

First Sentry

[Running in] Who calls there in the night? What is afoot?

Jeremiah

[Standing up] I call, I call; but no one heeds me.