The third Soldier.
I would I were among the Galileans.
The first Soldier.
Are <g>you</g> going over to them, too?
The third Soldier.
So many are going over. In the last few days
The first Soldier.
[Calling out into the darkness.] Halt—halt! Who goes there? A Voice. Friends from the outposts! [Several soldiers come from among the trees, with Agathon the Cappadocian in their midst.
The second Soldier.
Ho-ho; a deserter.
One of the New-comers.
No; he has gone out of his mind.
Agathon.
I have <g>not</g> gone out of my mind. Oh, for God's great mercy's sake,—let me go!
The Soldier from the Outposts.
He says he wants to slay a beast with seven heads.
Agathon.
Yes, yes, yes, I will, I will. Oh, let me go! See you this spear? Know you what spear it is?