A Voice
But we have no certain news yet.
Other Voices
What do you mean by saying the news is not certain?—Can you doubt it?—I have always known that God would strengthen our arms.—Victory is ever on God’s side.—None can stand against us.
One of the Group
[Hastening away, shouting as he goes] The victory is ours. Pharaoh has defeated Nebuchadnezzar.
[Hearing these words, idlers in the square flock to join the group on the steps]
Voices
They are talking of a victory.—Is it true that Pharaoh has vanquished Nebuchadnezzar?—Quite true.—No one really knows yet.—It is absolutely certain.—Who says so?—Everyone says so.—The king’s scribe says so.