"Where? How?" said Judas eagerly.
"Hast thou not heard," said the traders, "of the proclamation of the council? Such a good opportunity of making thy fortune thou wilt never find again thy whole life long."
Judas' eyes gleamed. "What proclamation?" he asked.
The traders said, "Whosoever gives information as to the nightly resort of Jesus of Nazareth shall receive a large reward."
"A large reward!" said Judas.
"Now who," said they, "can earn it easier than thou?"
Dathan muttered to himself, "We have nearly attained our end."
The traders pressed Judas anew, "Brother, don't neglect this good fortune."
Judas said hesitatingly, "A fair opportunity. Shall I let it slip?"
Then struck in Dathan, "The reward is not all. The council will look after thee in the future. Who knows what might not yet come of it for thee!"