He points at the map, his manner transformed with excitement and exaltation.

It is written there. It is written in letters of fire. My eyes are opened, and I see!

Rhoda.

Following his gaze, then looking at him again, awed and bewildered.

What is it that you see?

Michaelis.

The cross!

Rhoda.

I—I don't understand.

Michaelis.