EPISODE 5: THE FIFTH WEEK IN LENT
Drama
by Robert Clausen

EPISODE 5: THE FIFTH WEEK IN LENT

BISHOP

GOVERNOR

CAPTAIN

JUDAS

THOMAS

MARY MAGDALENE

JESUS

JOHN

PETER

[The BISHOP and the GOVERNOR are together.]

BISHOP: I thank you, Governor, for taking time to see me.

GOVERNOR: My pleasure, Bishop. What’s on your mind?

BISHOP: I bring you some information.

GOVERNOR: Indeed. What kind?

BISHOP: It pertains to the peace and welfare of the state. I’m sure you will be interested.

GOVERNOR: It’s very possible. What’s it all about?

BISHOP: It has to do with a religious fanatic who is a potential danger to the government.

GOVERNOR: What is his name?

BISHOP: His name is Jesus. Have you heard of him?

GOVERNOR: Possibly. Where is he from?

BISHOP: A small town in the country. I forget the name.

GOVERNOR: Of what are you accusing him?

BISHOP: Of stirring up the people.

GOVERNOR: In what d…

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