THE GOD OF VENGEANCE
Reizel, apologizing.
Your wife told me to wait here until she came back.
Yekel
Don't be afraid. I haven't gone insane yet. Not yet. God has punished me.
Reizel
Who could ever have expected such a thing? She was such a pure child. Oh! what a heartbreaking pity! As true as I live. . .
Reb Ali, enters, carrying a lantern.
What's happened, that you had to call me before daybreak? (Going to the window and peering through the shutter spaces.) It's almost time for the morning prayers.
Yekel, not looking at Reb Ali.
The Holy Scroll has been violated, Reb Ali. Desecrated most foully.
Reb Ali, frightened.
What are you saying? God forbid, the whole town will have to atone for the sin! What has happened? Speak, man! Good Lord in Heaven!
Yekel
Down into the brothel. . . (Pointing below. Then to Reizel.) Down below, with the rest of
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