THE GOD OF VENGEANCE
sible. Work a miracle! For You are an almighty God. And if You don't, then You're no God at all, I tell you. I, Yekel Tchaftchovitch, tell You that You are as vengeful as any human being. . .
Reb Ali, jumps up and snatches the Parchment from Yekel's grasp.
Do you realize whom you are talking to? (Looks at him sternly , then takes the Scroll back to Rifkele's room.) Implore pardon of the Holy Scroll!
Yekel
The truth may be spoken even before God's very face! (Follows Reb Ali into Rifkele's room.) If He's a true God, then let Him reveal His miracle here on this very spot!
Sarah, runs in excitedly. Hastens over to the mirror and begins to arrange her hair with her hands. Calls.
Come in, Shloyme. Why do you remain outside?
Shloyme, from without.
Where is Yekel? Let him know (Comes in.) that I'll do anything for one of our brotherhood. Even if he did insult me.
Sarah, runs over to Rifkele's door. Locks it, leaving Yekel and Reb Ali inside.
Let him stay there. (Smiling.) These last
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