Harold Monro.
GOD .
Characters .
JOHN ,
a Wanderer .
JOSCELYN , an
Innkeeper .
HENRY , a
Farmer .
CASPAR ,
a Sailor .
ANDREA , a Soldier .
DIVES,
a
Merchant .
LAZARUS,
a Beggar.
LAZARILLO ,
a Thief .
PROUT,
a
Judge.
INNOCENT ,
a
Catholic
Priest .
CAUSTIC ,
a Doctor
of Medicine .
JOSEPH ,
a Minister .
GEOFFREY ,
a Poet .
BERNARDO ,
a
Philosopher .
Scene : Outside
Joscelyn 's
inn
on
the high - road near
a city .
Tables and benches .
Joscelyn is standing
in
the
doorway .
John
approaches
feebly
along
the road , and sinks down on
one of the benches .
John .
I faint.
I can
go
no
further.
May I rest ?
Joscelyn .
God !
you
are
pale .
Here 's
liquor.
Drink
!
You'll
die .
John .
Alas , I weary
of my
fruitless
quest .
Joscelyn .
Your
quest !
What are
you
seeking
? -
Where , and why
?
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