JOHN {coming on with Peter from the opposite side of
the stage)* See, here is some one at the well !

BARUCH {stitt drawing water). There must be
something of moment this Passover, for the Priests
of the High Coimcil go hither and thither. [Twru^^
with the Jug toward JiiaJimi^*^

PETER. This must be he. He carries a water-jug,
which the Master bade us take as a sign.
BARUCH {at the door of his house and turning around).
What would you, friends? Be you welcome!

JOHN. We would speak with your master.
BARUCH. Perhaps you come to keep the Passover
with us?

PETER. Yea, our Master bade us make this request
of your master.
BARUCH. Come with me! For it will please my
master to receive you in his house. Look, there he is
himself. {Mark enters.) Behold, master, I bring
guests.
MARK. Welcome, Strangers! In what way may I
serve you?

PETER. Our Master bade us say to you: My time
is near. Where is the room, that I may partake of the

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Pascnal Lamb — I with my Disciples? With you will
we keep this Passover.
MARK. Oh the happiness I Now do I recognize
you — the followers of the Worker of Miracles who
restored my sight to met How have I deserved/
that, among all houses in Jerusalem, He should chooso
mine in which to partake of the Holy Meal! How is
it I am so fortunate? Indeed blessed is this house
which He honours with His presence I Come, dear
friends, I will inunediately show you the guest-
chamber.
PETER AND JOHN. Good man, we follow you.
