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ACT V. Destruction and fall of the Inquisition

COSTUMES.

WTLSDORF.— Doublet, with belt and sword in sheath around the waist, knee breeches, tights, shoes with buckle, cape attached to doublet, har with white plume, gauntlets

EBERSWALD. — Short Doublet with white collar, knee breeches, russet boots, hat with black feather, sword, &e.

BERTHOLD. — Ankle boots, tights, knee breeches, doublet with hanging sleeves, hat with feather, red domino, mask, &c.

CONRAD.— Suit of black, black domino, with tinsel cross.

VERDIN.— Suit of black, sword.

VICTOR.— Brown suit and sword.

HECTOR. — First dress, black domino with red cross — Second dress in fifth act, last scene, black suit and sword.

BALDWIN.— Same as Victor.

MICHAEL. — Brown doublet, knee breeches, grey stockings, shoes.

ANDREW.— Ibid.

WALTER.— Black Doublet, with cape attached— broad brimmed hat, with black feather — knee breeches, and russet boots, sword, &c.

THERWALD.— Black Domino and Red Cross, Sword, &c.

JACOB OLSHEIM.— Figured Robe— long grey hair and beard.

MOSES.— Brown Gown.

ANSELMO — First dress, Mack gown — Second dress, tattered dress.

FAMILIARS OF THE INQUISITION.— Black dominos, red cross and swords.

SOLDIERS.— Doublets and knee breeches, boot tops, shoulder sword belts, with sword, helmet, &c.

ELEANOR. — Sky blue silk dress, the hair to be worn in curls.

IRENE. — Boys dress to suit the times. ^

KATRINA.— Servants attire

THERESA — Brown dress and cap.

MARGARET.— Black dress, cap, &c

CHAMBERMAID.— Common attire.

CALYPSO.— Dark brown dress and cap.

SCENE,— GERMANY.

THIRTEENTH CENTURY.

THE JEWESS OF HEIDELBERG.

Act I

Scene 1. — Martin Wilsdorf 's Apartments — Armor hanging on teali-— table arid chairs, l. — A fireplace, a. — Window, r. f. — a Door, o. v.

Baedolf Eberswald discovered sitting on a chair, a. — Thunder andlightning

[Knoek, d. k.

Baedolf opens the door."}

Enter Sir Martin Wilsdorf, muffled in a cloak.

Mar. Zounds! This is a storm in very deed, [takes off cloak and lays it on a chair. ,]

Bard. By our lady, you may well say so, my master. The rain has beat against our windows until I verily thought the glass would be driven in ; and the thunder has sounded as though the peaks of the Schwarzwald were tumbling to pieces. But you are wet and cold. Shall I put a fire in your chamber ?

Mar. No, Bardolf. Bring me dry clothing, and I will get rid of the wet and chill while you are preparing supper, [exit Bardolf, l. 2. e. — takes a chair and sits by thejire.'] The Margrave is getting too bold. Though he is my pupil he treats me like his slave ; but I think he will find that Sir Martin Wilsdorf will not much longer be his tutor.

Re-enter Bardolf, l. 2. e. with dry clothing.

Bard. Here is your clothing, and you can be putting them on while I see about your supper.

Mar, That is right, Bardolf. I must confess that I do feel quite hungry. Try and be as quick as you can, [exit Bardolf r. 2 e. — puts on dry clothing. — Re-enter Bardolf, r, with supper on a tray.] Ah ! good Bardolf you are quick.

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Bard. [Puts a white spread on table and then the supper^] That is what I am always. — It is all ready, so come and take a seat.

Mar. [sitting by the table and eats.] Has there been any person here this evening ?

Bard. No, good master; nobody was here. Why, do you expect any person to night.

Mar. No. But as T was going a little ways above here, I met a man coming from this direction. So I thought he might have been here and enquiring for me. I did not speak to the man because he did'nt seem to notice me. [Thunder and Lightning.] This is a great storm — but, good Bardolf, have you had your supper ?

Bard. ! yes.

Mar. That is right. And I must tell you, whenever you feel hungry, you can eat as much as you choose, [rising^] Well, I'm done; you can clear the table. [Bardolf clears the table and exeunt r.] [Goes to window and looks out. Re-enter Bardolf, r.]

Bard. Egad, Sir Martin, this is a doleful night. [Lightning.']

Mar. A doleful night — a doleful day — a doleful year ! [goes to c] What sort of a country do you call this?

Bard, A fair country, sir, is it not !

Mar. So fail-, Bardolf, that I have a mind to leave it.

Bard. What ! leave Baden ?

Mar. Aye, and leave Germany too.

Bard. You are out of sorts, my master ; what has gone wrong ?

Mar. What has gone right?

Bard. Why, much has gone right. You are famous. Even the Margrave himself comes to you for instruction.

Mar. Not so, Bardolf. The Margrave sends for me to come, to him.

Bard. But you are his tutor ?

Mar. Yes.

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Bard. And how does he succeed ?

Mar. Hah ! How can I do that which nature has failed to accomplish.

Bard. What has nature to do with making a swordsman?

Mar. Nature has much to do with making a man !

Bard. Certainly.

Mar. But she has not made a man of Berthold. He is a wretch !

Bard. And methinks, he has plenty of company.

Mar. Aye, that he has; and I would be rid -of them. In truth, good Bardolf, I believe I shall ere long bid adieu to Germany.

Bard. And whither will you go ?

Mar. To some land wheie there is a Christian ruler.

Bard. Is there not a Christian ruler here, my master ?

Mar. Who rules in Germany ?

Bard. Frederic is Emporer.

Mar. Then why is he not with his people ? Why is he hidden away in his Italian Kingdom, following pursuits that are only fit for girls and tender headed boys ! By Saint Paul ! Frederick is

not ruler in Germany.

Bard. Who is ruler then?

Mar. Conrad of Marberg! [Bardolf crosses himself.'] The Inquisition has become the governing power in Germany, and the chief inquisitor absolutely holds the reins of government. Do I not speak the truth ? Lives there a man in the empire, outside of the holy office, whose life is not in the hands of Conrad and his red handed familiars ?

Bard, [Looking around the room.'] Zounds, my master ! if Conrad of Marburg could know of your bold speech, your head wouldn't be worth a straw.

Mar. Exactly, Bardolf; and the fact that you speak the truth

proves the truth of what I have said. Should you inform against me. I

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Bard. Hold, Sir Martin. By the mass, I'll not listen to such speech. If I inform against you! Why don't you[ask me if I would cut off my own head ! [a knock, d f.] Holy Lady ! who can that be on such a night as this ?

Mar. Go and see.

Bard. Suppose it should be the black-robed inquisitors !

Mar. Pshaw ! The inquisitors don't trouble themselves to go about the streets after their victims. Make haste and don't keep the applicant too long in the storm. [Bardolf opens the door. Thunder and Lightning^

Enter Victor of Anticoh and Baldwin of Tyre.

Vic. We seek Martin Wilsdorf.

Mar. I am the man.

Vic. We would speak with him alone.

Mar. Bardolf, you will please retire. [Bardolf exuent. r.] Gentlemen, I am Martin Wilsdorf, and this is my home. If you seek shelter from the storm, you are welcome. If you come on business, I am ready to listen.

Vic. We are alone, I think. * Mar, Yes sir.

Vic. Let us be seated then, and speak understandingly. We are strangers to you, though you ai e not a stranger to us. For the present you may know me as Vietor of Antioch. My companion you may call Baldwin of Tyre. Do you wonder at our names ?

Mar. Not at all, [drawing three chairs to c. and all seat themselves. The meaning of your visit affords me wonder enough for the present. And still, the names of Antioch and Tyre recur to me with many wonderful associations.

Vic. [Throwing open his coal and shows on his vest a cross.] Perhaps you know the meaning of this ?

Mar. Ha ! you knew Henry ?

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Vic. Yes.

Mar. He was your friend ?

Vic. He was my brother.

Mar. How fares it with him now ?

Vic. He has my prayers and my gratitude.

Mar. What more ?

Vic. My implicit obedience to his laws.

Mar. Where did you meet him ?

Vic. In the Holy land.

Mar. How ?

Vic. On my knees.

Mar. Did you take his hand ?

Vic. I did.

Mar. How ?

Fee. [Falling on his knees and takes Martin's hand.'] Thus

[They converse together.']

Mar. We meet, three knights of the cross and sword, and by the laws of our order we are friends and brothers even to the death.

Vic. Ah, Wilsdorf, I might put you to a severe test.

Mar. Try me.

Vic. I might place my life in your hands.

Mar. Then my own should be staked for its safety.

Vic. [Taking a steel cross from pocket which has a point like a dagger.] Do you know the meaning of this ?

Mar. Is it a cross or a dagger ?

Vic. Both ! It may be a cross for the just, and a dagger for the unjust. Would you know more ?

Mar. Yes.

Vic. First answer me one question: Are you friendly to the inquisition 1

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Mar. By the Holy cross! If you were Conrad of Marburg himself, I would answer you — No !

Vic. Martin Wilsdorf, if I reveal to you a secret which might place my life in your hands, will you swear by your honor as a Knight of the Cross and Sword, that no word or sign on your part, shall betray me, or betray any part of the secret ?

Mar. I swear, solemnly.

Vic. I thus trust you in this directness of approach, because there was already a sacred bond between us. Know ye that there is a secret organization in Germany destined to wield immense power against wrong and oppression of every kind. For the present its aim is the crushing of the bloody and relentless inquisition. Are you willing to join snch an organization ?

Mar. I am more than willing. I am anxious so to do.

Vic. Will you hold yourself in readiness to join us when called upon ?

Mar. Yes.

Vic. [Both he and Baldwin goes to door, f.] Then be watchful.

Mar. I have one favor to ask. If I am to join the society of which you have spoken, I would like that my good Bardolf should accompany me. We have been together so long, and he has been so closely allied to my fortunes, that I could not well keep such a secret from him.

Vic. We have trusted you upon your knightly oath. Your esquire is under no sueh bond.

Mar. I will be answerable for him with my life.

Vic. Then you may broach the secret to him as you please, and if he wishes, he may join with you. It would be well to give him information to-night.

Mar. I will prepare him, sir; and you may rest assured that vou will gain a valuable member in him. He has stricken down

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many an ungodly Moslem. And if need be, he can strike a good blow for liberty of conscience in Germany. Will it be long before we shall be called ?

Vic. Not long. We will find j r ou when we are ready, [Both he and Baldwin, exeunt, d. f. Thunder and Lightning.]

Re-enter Bardolf, r.

Bard. Then they were not bloody inquisitors.

Mar. Not at all, Bardolf. They were true and worthy knights of tbe Cross and Sword, and their visit has opened my eyes to something new.

Bard. Ah, what is it that is new ?

, Mar. I will tell you, Bardolf, on one condition.

Bard. Name it.

Mar, Not even to save your life will you ever betray your knowledge of this thing to any human being not as justly entitled to that knowledge as you are yourself.

Bard. 1 give my solemn promise, and swear by the Holy Cross that I'll reveal nothing.

Mar, Now my good Bardolf, I will inform you of the secret- [both taking seats.] You have seen those two gentlemen. The elder of the two informed me of the secret, and he calls himself Victor of Antioch. and the younger one calls himself Baldwin of Tyre. The secret is this. There is a society in Germany composed of members of all ages and sex, and the principal thing they are up for is to crush the despised inquisition. The members are Brothers and Friends even to death. And now, Bardolf, do you wish to join such a society of Brothers ?

Bard. Will you join, Sir Martin ?

Mar. Yes.

Bard. Theu I am with you while life lasts! [Scene closed in.]

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Scene II. — A street in Heidelberg. Enter Moses crying, u and Anselmo, r. meeting

Ans. My brother! what is the matter?

Mos. Did you not hear that I was taken last night at twelve o'clock, out of my bed. By the Familiars of the Inquisition. They bound me — gaged me — and dragged me to their Mother, — No, I mean to their Master, the Conrad of Marburg. And he said that I should give my gold, and all my valuables, and if not he would kill me. Of course I did'nt want to give him my valuables, but I had to or else I was afraid of being killed. So I went home and gathered all my Gold and valuables together. But an idea struck me — to run away. I looked out of the window and saw two soldiers watching me. O how bad I felt then. So I went straight back to the Inquisition and I gave all my good things to Conrad — he has got such big eyes, if you would see him, you would be frightened out of your wits, — and then he said that he would give me five days time to leave Baden. my dear Anselmo, I do not know what to do. I have not ate anything since last night. I have no money — nothing at all, [crying,] my poor Gold, [Flourish of drums and trumpets, r.] "What is that! Ah, soldiers! Come quick! [both exeunt in a hurry, l.]

Scene III. — Martin Wilsdorf's Apartments. Supper on Table. (See Scene I.)

Bardolof Eberswald discovered seated reading a newspaper.

Bard. Bless me, why don't he come. It must be past nine

o'clock,

Enter Katrina, r.

KaU [as entering,] Of course it is. The little bit of moon has been down this half-hour. ' It's past ten, if its anything.

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Bard. I'm afraid you are right Katrina. Zounds, I don't like it. There may he something wrong.

Kat. Don't he over anxious, Bardolf. Very Jikely our master has gone up to the castle. You know the Margrave is his pupil.

Bard. Yes.

Kat. And the prince may have kept him to supper; and so, good Bardolf, you had hetter eat your own supper ; for I can see that you are hungry. You can eat or not, as you choose. I'm well satisfied that Sir Martin has eaten, and I shall clear off the table before I go to bed. [Exit r.]

Bard, [goes to windoio and looks out.] Hallo — who is this ? [a knock d. f. — opens the door.]

Enter Bale win of Tyre.

Bald. Where is the Saxon Bardolf ?

Bard. What do you want with him ?

Bald. I have a message for him.

Bard. Then let me have it. I am the man.

Bald. Do you know where your master is.

Bard. No sir.

Bald. Can you not think of something that has kept him out?

Bard. Nothing, sir.

Bald. [Showing him a ring.] Do you know what this is?

Bard. [Looking sharply at it.] It is my master's signet.

Bald. Certainly. And by this talisman I command you. — You will follow me to the presence of the honorable Knight, Sir Martin Wilsdorf.

Bard. Where is he ?

Bald. He is where he needs your company Let that suffice for the present.

Bard. Must I go at once ?

Bald. Yes, I await to conduct you.

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Bard. [Anxiously^] You will please show me the signet once more. [Baldwin shoios the ring to him again — he examines it carefully.'] O yes, that is right — I will just step up stairs and inform our good Katrina — she is our house-keeper — that I am going away. [Exit R.]

Reenter Bardolf r.

Now sir I am ready to accompany you ! [both exeunt d.^f.]

Scene closed in.

Scene IV. — A Street

Sinter Baldwin of Tyre and Bardolf Eberswald, l. Bald. [Looking without, R.] Is the noble Knight'within. A Sol. [Without r.] He is; and awaits your coming. Bald, [to Bardolf.] You may follow me. [both exit r.]

Scene V. — A cave occupying the entire stage — a Scaffold, l. —door f. — a large steel cross and sword, r. — four men dressed and masked in black discovered holding a banner representing a cross and sword, v. c—all wear black masks and dominos — four men armed with spears discovered standing r. and l. — a man is discovered holding a torch at each entrance — Sir Martin Wilsdorf, sir Joseph verdin, victor of antioch, are disguised standing l. — they converse softly together — Bardolf Eberswald discovered bound, his eyes are also bound — stage quite dark — thunand lightning.

Ver. Bardolf Eberswald! You may be among friends; and you may be among enemies. Your own answers to our questions will determine. Let him have light ! [A man unties Bardolf' 's eyes, who is surprised and looks around the stage.] Bardolf Eberswald, you have been brought hither to give us information, and if you value your life in this world, and your welfare in the world to come, you will answer us without hesitation. Now prepare

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yourself, and save us from being driven to the use of force. Are you ready to answer ?

Bard. Yes, but first I wish you would take this bond from my arms, it paius me.

Ver. Not yet. You will answer a few questions first, and then,, if you satisfy us, you shall be free. This slight term of durance will do you no harm. [ Claps with his hands twice — enter two men robed and masked in black bringing a table on which is writing articles and two chairs, K. — and placing them c. — both take seats and ivrites.] Now Bardolf Eberswald, you will give me your attention. Have you been in Palestine?

Bard. Yes.

Ver. Who was your master?

Bard. Sir Martin Wilsdorf.

Ver. Do you know if Sir Martin has joined any society since his return from the Holy Land ?

Bard. I do not.

Ver. Do you know if he has received any proposition to that end?

Bard. You are going out of your way, sir. If you purpose to question me concerning my master's private affairs, I may as well stop answering at one point as another.

Ver, Do you mean that you will not answer me ?

Bard. I mean that it will be entirely useless for you to question me upon any point connected with those affairs of Martin W ilsdorf which belong not to the world.

Ver. I shall question you, nevertheless; and you will be wise if you answer me truly. Now mark: Have you, or have you not heard any allusion made by your master to the existence of a secret organization in Heidelberg?

Bard. I have told you once, and I tell you again, that I will answer no question of that kind, I do not object to this as a sin-

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gle question ; but I object to being called upon to disclose any of Sir Martin's secrets.

Ver. Then let me put a question more direct ; Have you ever had intimation from any source, that such a society existed in Heidelberg ?

Bard. Sir, I know nothing of which you aim, and I have no answer to give. I know not by what authority you question me, and I am not willing to be led into your toils.

Ver. We will see of what stuff you are made, [ Clapping his hands three times — enter two men robed and masked in red — they seize Bardolf — unbind him — and they drag him to the scaffold,] Once more, Bardolf Eberswald; Will you answer me?

Bard. You have had my answer,

Ver, Hark ye : We are assured that you know of the existence of this secret organization, and we must have your testimony. Will you speak ?

Bard. I have spoken !

Ver. Will you die, when a simple answer can save your life ?

Bard. [Pushing the two men away and jumps to the rope.] I will die before I will prove myself unworthy to live.

Mar. Hold ! he has proved himself sufficiently. It is my wish that the ordeal be extended no further. [Bardolf is surprised at hearing Martin speak and looks anxiously at him.]

Vic. Right nobly hath he bome the trial. He is worthy to become our brother. [ Martin, Verdin and Victor take off their disguises. Bardolf shakes hands with all.]

Ver. [Taking his hand.] Bardolf Eberswald, surely we cannot hesitate to trust you now ; but before we proceed to invest you with our secrets, it becomes necessary that you should take upon yourself a solemn obligation. That obligation Sir Martin has already taken, Have you any objections to take the same ?

Bard. I have none.

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Ver. You will follow me. [leads him to the cross — Bardolf kneels.'] You swear that you will reveal nothing, and be Friends and Brothers with your fellow members even to the death ! Bard. I swear ! [rising.]

Ver. Remember, should you in the least, by word or deed, violate or transgress any part of this obligation, the dagger of a brother will find your heart. And we are all likewise liable. The meaning of this society is this : Its object is to overthrow the power of the terrible inquisition in Germany ; and to the accomplishment of this purpose, every member pledges his life, his fortune, and his sacred honor. If a brother is in distress, you must try and save him with your last drop of blood. And if you wish to know if a man to whom you are speaking, if a Brother or not you do in this way : — First cross yourself, and then if the person is a Brother, he will do in like manner, and answer you in this way : You are from Antioch? And your answer: — From Tyre — Your name — Henry — Is it true? — Satisfy yourself — The son of God bore a Gross — So do I — that Cross was of wood — mine is of steel — So is mine. Now do you think you will remember the

sign?

Bard. Yes sir.

Ver. While you, my brother, hereby pledge your life, if necessary, to serve me, remember that I am bound to you in the same

measure ; and though I have at present the honor to be Grand Master of the Brotherhood, yet my life is yours should just occas. ion ever require the sacrifice. [Takes from pocket a black ribbon on which is suspended a small steel cross pointed like a dagger — ties it around Bardolf ''s neck.] And now, in addition to the secrets with which you have been so solemnly entrusted, I hereby invest you with this badge as a mark of your standing in our society. You will wear it always — wear it next your heart — and as you feel it press your bosom, you will be ever reminded of the penalty attached to your obligation.

Bard. I swear once more that 1 will do my duty as a Brother of this Society. [Thunder and Lightning^

CURTAIN. END OF ACT I.

Act II

Scene. 1. — Jacob Olsheim's apartments, richly furnished — table and chairs, c. — A large trunk standing near table which is open, and a number of small bags can be seen in the trunk — books, papers and writing articles is on the table — A door, f. and a door leading to a chamber, r. Jacob Olsheim is discovered walking to and fro.

The Scene is lighted by a handsome lamp which is on a small table, l.

Enter Eleanor, r. d.

El. My dear Father, why are you up so late?

Jacob. [Takes her hand.~\ Let me ask you the same question : Whv is my Eleanor up so late ?

El. Because, I knew that my father was not at rest. Something worries you.

Jacob. How know you that, my child ?

El. I can see with my eye of love. I have seen it for some time. I have seen it in your nervous, restless look, and in your unusual depth of thought.

Jacob. You are wonderfully observing, my seraph.

El. Why have you gathered up your jewels, and why have those strong boxes been taken into the vault ?

Jacob. Pooh ! Don't allow yourself to worry over such things, my child, you don't know half the perplexities of my business.

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El. [looking earnestly into his face .] My dear father, you entirely misjudge me. I am not the weak woman that can faint and grow powerless in the presence of a danger that can he fully met.

Jacob. Ah, blessed one, you know but little of the dangers that may beset the pathway of earth, my soul ! There are dangers so dreadful that even the stoutest man might become as a helpless infant in the presence thereof.

El. Ah, my father, you cannot deceive me ; there is some danger. be sure that this anxiety which is begotten of uncertainty wears more heavily upon me than would any knowledge you could impart. Tell me, I pray you, what we have to apprehend ?

Jacob. [Dropping her hands and turns mournfully away.] Eleanor, have you ever heard of the Margrave Berthold ?

El. [turning pale.~\ Yes, he is ruler in Baden.

Jacob. Aye, and more powerful in his own dominion than

is the emporer. Do you know what manner of a man he is ?

El. I have heard that he is a bad man.

Jacob, You have heard the truth, my child, He is a bold, reckless prince, for whom, 1 verily believe, no work would be too wicked, so that his own selfish ends were answered thereby. And have you ever heard of Conrad of Marburg?

El. Mercy! Let me hope that this terrible man has not turned his evil eye upon us.

Jacob. Alas, my child, I know not in what direction his evil eye may be turned; but I will confess that I do not feel safe in Heidelberg.

El. Is not the emporer your friend ?

Jacob. Yes, — he is as much my friend as he can be ; but he has litile power in Baden; and moreover, he would not dare to interfere with the officers of the inquisition than he would dare to brave the wrath of Heaven itself.

El. But, do you fear the Inquisition?

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Jacob. My dear child, I have reason to fear that terrible power. The inquisition is not only being used for the destruction o heretics, but it has become a vast engine of plunder. I am liable, from two causes, to be brought beneath the fatal torch. I am a Jew, and I am wealthy ; and I verily believe that the eyes of both Berthold and Conrad are fixed upon me. I tell you plainly, we miiit quit Baden. I have already changed most of my gold into rare and costly gems, and as soon as I can make settlement with my friends I shall depart from Heidelberg. Do you remember the rich jeweler Moses ?

El. Yes.

Jacob. Do you know where he is ?

El. I thought he had left Germany.

Jacob. Alas, Eleanor, I have reason to believe that he has fal~ len a victim to the demons of the Inquisition. El. Has he been burned \

Jacob. AH victims of the Holy Office are not destroyed by fire. There are other modes of death — modes hidden in deep vaults, far from the light of day, where racks and chains and scourges most dire may eat away human life.

El. Hush, hush, father ! ! the God of Israel will not suffer such as us to be thus tortured and murdered.

Jacob. Ah, sweet one, we may not divine the ways of God. Our devoted people have suffered in every land, and what suffering may be in store for us we cannot tell.

El. [ Clinging to him.~\ Father ! Father ! you do not tell me all. You have some cause of fear of which I know not. O hide nothing from me. What is it ? What have you discovered ?