[To the others] Do you hear? He prophesied the fall of Zion.
First Sentry
When the king had gone, and Jeremiah and the other were alone, then the other, he whom you name Baruch, climbed down the wall and deserted to the enemy, leaving Jeremiah on the ramparts.
Zebulon
Do you hear, men of Israel? I charge Jeremiah with leading my son astray, with bringing shame upon my house.
Pashur
[Advancing to the front] Your answer, Jeremiah. What say you to this charge? [Jeremiah is silent] Do you call witnesses?
Jeremiah
[In low tones] The one who would testify for me must not be named.
Pashur