Silanus monologue (Act 2) — Mary Magdalene: A Play in Three Acts

Here, in a few words, is what happened. Nevertheless, it is right that I should tell you that I do not entirely share Appius’ amazement. It should astonish us no more to see a man return to life than to see a child come to life or an old man leave it. (MAGDALENE _makes a movement of impatience_.) But I understand your impatience. I spoke to you the other day of my neighbour Simon. He lives in the little house that touches my property, with his wife, his sister-in-law and his brother-in-law, named Lazarus. This Lazarus, whom I saw only two or three times, for he was often away from home, had been ailing for some weeks and died four days ago....