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''Interior of the cenoby of the Essenes on a shelf of rock in the gorge of the brook Kerith. Sunrise. When the curtain rises a shepherd's pipe is heard from afar. A slight interval, and the shepherd's pipe is heard again, this time much nearer. Paul and Jesus are asleep on benches on either side of the balcony; neither awakes. Jacob appears at the end of the gallery. He advances cautiously. He is about to play his pipe again with a view to awakening the sleepers; he hesitates, decides not to do so, and advances towards them. Touching Jesus with his pipe, he awakens him. Jesus rises to his feet and signs to Jacob that he is not to speak. Jesus and Jacob come down the stage.''