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32 Christ's command break asunder the chains of death!

FORTUNATUS. Who was that who took me by the hand, and lifted me up? Who was it called upon me to rise again?

ST. JOHN. It was Drusiana.

FORT. What! Has Drusiana restored me to life?

ST. JOHN. Indeed she has.

FORT. But was she not carried off some days ago by a sudden death?

ST. JOHN. Yes, but now, by Christ's help, she lives.

FORT. Then why does Callimachus here stand still with downcast eyes and meek expression? Why is he not carried away, as he used to be, with his passion for Drusiana?

ST. JOHN. Because he has been dissuaded from his wicked design, and has now become a true follower of Christ.

FORT. No, no!

ST. JOHN. Yes, yes.

FORT. (looking round). Well....if, as you maintain, it was Drusiana that restored me, while Callimachus actually believes in Christ..., why, then....I re-