Jeremiah

[Standing his ground, gloomily] What would ye of me?

Baruch

Hold no converse with them. Mockery is on their lips, and derision in their glance.

One of the Crowd

Deign to bestow upon us wisdom and revelation.

Another

We would fain ask you whether our daughters shall keep their virginity.

A Third

Prithee be patient, and allow the walls of Jerusalem to remain standing yet awhile.