You heard, you too? God’s holy truth! You heard him speak? Understood his call?
Whom do you mean? You have no companion.
Jeremiah
[Seizing her arm] Mother, tell me I beseech you. Death or joy hangs upon your words. Did you hear a voice; did you hear it after you had awakened?
The Mother
I heard a voice on the roof and went to summon you. But your bed was cold and empty. Then fear came upon me, and I called your name.
Jeremiah
[Trembling] You called my name?
The Mother