[He takes the Bible and reads, at first trembling in every limb, with panting breath.]
"And he that killeth any—"
PASTOR.
No further, Ulrich. Let me show you words of life, words of humanity: "'As I live,' saith the Lord God, 'I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live.'"
FORESTER (who keeps a firm hold of the Bible, and breaks away from the
PASTOR, almost simultaneously).
Leave me alone, you inhuman creatures, with your humanity!
[He continues reading. With every word his manner becomes more calm and certain, the sound of his voice stronger.]
"And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death."
[Lays down the Bible.]