Will he come forward in due time?

[Jeremiah is silent]

Voices

Make an end, make an end.

Pashur

Silence. I will hold just judgment! Jeremiah, I cite you to answer. [Jeremiah is silent] You are charged with having, in defiance of the king’s command, foretold disaster.

[Jeremiah is silent]

Hananiah

Do you deny your words? [Jeremiah still holds his peace] Lo, the fear of death has moved him at length. For the first time he is silent.

Jeremiah