Baruch

But you will not go alone?

Jeremiah

I must go, I must go. I must make my words good. Empty is the speech of him who will not stand by it with his life. Let me publish my visions; let me proclaim my warning before the king.

Baruch

I would fain go with you, would fain do what you are doing, for it is borne in on me that you are beginning a great work.

Jeremiah

You would walk with me? But did you not resist me with your will and with your sword?

Baruch

You are too strong for me, and I who stood up against you wish to help you now. Your blood has won me to your cause. I will do what you do, for I have faith in you, Jeremiah, who faced my sword so steadfastly.