And the third is a wine of Sicily. That wine is red like blood. THE NUBIAN The gods of my country are very fond of blood. Twice in the year we sacrifice to them young men and maidens; fifty young men and a hundred maidens. But it seems we never give them quite enough, for they are very harsh to us. THE CAPPADOCIAN In my country there are no gods left. The Romans have driven them out. There are some who say that they have hidden themselves in the mountains, but I do not believe it. Three nights I have been on the mountains seeking them everywhere. I did not find them. And at last I called them by their names, and they did not come. I think they are dead. FIRST SOLDIER The Jews worship a God that you cannot see. THE CAPPADOCIAN I cannot understand that. FIRST SOLDIER In fact, they only believe in things that you cannot see. THE CAPPADOCIAN That seems to me altogether ridiculous. THE VOICE OF JOKANAAN After me shall come another mightier than I. I am not worthy so much as to unloose the latchet of his shoes. When he cometh, the solitary places shall be glad. They shall blossom like the lily. The eyes of the blind shall see the day, and the ears of the deaf shall be opened. The new-born child shall put his hand upon the dragon's lair, he shall lead the lions by their manes. SECOND SOLDIER Make him be silent. He is always saying ridiculous things. FIRST SOLDIER No, no. He is a holy man. He is very