One of the Crowd
[Pointing to Jeremiah who leans brokenly against a pillar, his face hidden] Look, there is the man.
What?—Who?—What do you mean?
The Same Man
It is his doing. He summoned them. He announced the coming of the messenger. His curse has fallen upon us.
Voices
Who?—Jeremiah!—Who is it?—It is Jeremiah, he has cursed us.—It is indeed his doing.—He prayed for Nebuchadnezzar’s victory.—He is sold to the enemy.—Tear him to pieces.—Touch him not; he foretold what would happen; he is a true prophet.—He has been bribed.—See how he stands there brooding.
The Same Man
He hides his face lest we should see his laughter. But he makes merry too soon. Zion still stands; Jerusalem shall endure for ever.