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Thread: Scene 7: The Wise Men go to Herod
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Wise Man 2
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Great king, if I may be so bold, this King we seek is the one we will adore, and him only. And, if I may be bolder yet, this same King is also ruler over all including your majesty - indeed it is you who should offer homage to him.
If you do not know where he may be found, do you know anyone who could give us a clue. For if he is not here, we must seek him out and worship him.
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Herod
Nativity Play
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Originally posted by Wise Man 2:
Herod, king of Judea, my colleagues and I are Magi from the east - astrologers and interpreters of signs. We saw in the night sky a wonderous thing, a star announcing the birth of one who is to be King and Priest over all the Jews, who will bring greatness to his people and peace to the world.
Yup. That's true.
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We have travelled far to worship him.
As you should.
Ooh, Presents? For me?
You really shouldn't have.
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We expected him to be here in Jerusalem, among your own house.
Quite.
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But we have been informed that this is not the case, and we are deeply perplexed about this. For where apart from the kings own family could a king be found?
WHAT???
I think you'll find that I am King of the Jews.
Oh, and "Presents? For me?
You really should have." Really.
Right. You three stooges best wait here.
I'm off to consult my advisors.
Don't touch anything.
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Angel 3
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quote:
Originally posted by Herod:
What's this angel doing in here?
Shoo.
I'm still waiting for my adoration, by the way.
Well, actually I can think of a couple of other places where Kings abound. Deck of playing cards, for one. But seriously, I am an observer sent by the Almighty, the Blessed One. "Shoo" is not in my vocabulary.
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"Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est."
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Relieved that Dragon doesn't want meths like last time
Pint of Old Bethlehem Peculiar, Dragon, old mate?
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Herod
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Henchman!
Get me some advisors, scribes and priests.
Apparently, I am being usurped.
Find out where this imposter is being born.
Oh, and do it NOW!!!
Thanks ever so much.
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Evil Henchman
Nativity Play
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Notices one of the annoying lazy blokes who can read, and normally sits round reading the old scrolls, is going somewhat pink, and squirming. Wanders over, grabs him and demands to know what said bloke is wanting to say. Said bloke whispers in Henchman's ear. Henchman makes 'uh-oh' face, and goes to Herod to whisper in his ear.
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Evil Henchman
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(Whispers to Herod:)
King Herod, this scribe says he thinks he's read about this in a scroll in the third library. I'll take him and some of the priests etc, and find it.
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Angel 3
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Evil Henchman:
Notices one of the annoying lazy blokes who can read, and normally sits round reading the old scrolls, is going somewhat pink, and squirming. Wanders over, grabs him and demands to know what said bloke is wanting to say. Said bloke whispers in Henchman's ear. Henchman makes 'uh-oh' face, and goes to Herod to whisper in his ear.
It will all end in tears before bedtime.
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The artist usually known as Duo Seraphim
"Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est."
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Dragon
Nativity Play
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A peculiar pint would be just the thing
with a head of foaming froth
I'll watch the action developing
From that nice warm pub with Moth...
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Angel 3
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Wait a moment..."scrolls" "third library". I think I sold them that. Well, it's either an unpleasant shock for Herod or time to inflict a severe case of silverfish on the library.
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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In a nice, conversational tone to the Dragon and the sheep
Oh, yes, it's ever so quiet 'ere. Nothing never 'appens 'ere. This census nonsense 'as been a bit of a bother whispers foreigners!
But otherwise, quiet as the grave.
Mind you, I'll be asking old Levi down the temple to 'ave a word with the Almoighty about that new star. Right pain, that is! P'raps we can get it moved?
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Angel 3
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quote:
Originally posted by Dragon:
A peculiar pint would be just the thing
with a head of foaming froth
I'll watch the action developing
From that nice warm pub with Moth...
We'll do the cake and coffee thing some other time then.
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
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Meanwhile, back on the hills...Brrr. Freezing out here. The winter's very deep this spring. Think I'll sneak off down t'Crown while no one's looking.
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Sheep 3
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[Sheep 3 wakes up, notices city lights (and a smell of something that might be edible) and starts walking again]
*trudge*
*jingle,jingle*
Baaaaaaaaa.
*jingle*
*trudge*
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Chief Comic Shepherd
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quote:
Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd:
Meanwhile, back on the hills...Brrr. Freezing out here. The winter's very deep this spring. Think I'll sneak off down t'Crown while no one's looking.
'E needn't think I'm buying 'im a pint. Upstart!
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Evil Henchman
Nativity Play
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Evil Henchman returns gingerly carrying an old and dusty looking parchment, and followed by an assortment of worried men, their robes denoting their occupation. She approaches Herod, and converses briefly with him. Worried men look more worried.
Yes, they say the place is called Bethle-checks scroll quickly-hem, and it's in Judah. It's a tiny little place, scrolls say one of the Jews' kings, David? was born there way back when.
But the Wise Men are right, the scrolls say a new king will be born there. He'll rule your people, and be bigger and more powerful than you.
Worried men try to slink away and fade into the background.
What shall we do sir?
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Spots Sheep 3 en route to pubHey, sheepy! Over here.
Grabs sheep and takes it into pub, to sound of bleating and jinglingBarman, usual please, and a pint of Fosters for the sheep (it'll never notice)
Hmmm, warm in here...
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Herod
Nativity Play
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Right.
First, we shall keep very calm.
Then we shall pour a strong whisky.
<goes to drinks' cabinet>
Hmm... WHERE'S MY BLOODY WHISKY???
Oh, here.
<Drinks from bottle>
Right.
Now, we must go and talk to the Three Tenors.
Follow me.
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Angel 3
Nativity Play
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Yes, well, I was under orders from Upstairs not to plague the library with silverfish,on the basis that the scroll's important for Herod's character development.
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"Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est."
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Evil Henchman
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Follows Herod, fingering her dagger.
[ 15. December 2002, 23:41: Message edited by: Musical Director ]
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Pointedly ignores Deputy Chief Shepherd.
Ferret? Isn't that just a small weasel?
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Herod
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<Re-enters Throne Room>
Ah, my good men, I trust I didn't keep you waiting too long.
Can I get anyone a drink?
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Angel 3
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Originally posted by Herod:
<Re-enters Throne Room>
Ah, my good men, I trust I didn't keep you waiting too long.
Can I get anyone a drink?
Yes, please. Sakatini, with a lychee on a stick, barkeep.
[ 15. December 2002, 23:41: Message edited by: Musical Director ]
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Herod
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Certainly.
Henchman, please get the nice angelic-being a drink.
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Evil Henchman
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Grabs one of the worried men. Huddles with him in a corner. A low-voiced conversation ensues, with the odd word being audible.
Tiny.....census......be lots......can't move with baby......search for.......star's...moving...while...
Evil Henchman orders slave to summon several guards quickly.
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Wise Man 2
Nativity Play
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Um, nothing for me thanks. I've obviously had too much since I'm seeing angels in here. And my colleague here is still unconsious it seems.
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Sheep 3
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quote:
Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd:
Spots Sheep 3 en route to pubHey, sheepy! Over here.
Grabs sheep and takes it into pub, to sound of bleating and jinglingBarman, usual please, and a pint of Fosters for the sheep (it'll never notice)
Hmmm, warm in here...
[Sheep 3 sniffs at the Fosters, gives a shake]
*jingle, jingle, jingle*
[A couple of the cerulean ribbons fly off]
*sshhllluuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrpppppp*
*jingle*
Baa-AAA-aaaa....a..aaa...
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Herod
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Ah well, probably very sensible.
Wouldn't want to endorse drinking and driving now, would we?
Cigar?
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Stoo
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Evil Henchman
Nativity Play
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Slightly puzzled as to Herod's new plan, Evil Henchman gets the angel a drink.
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Yes, luvly quiet little place, this is...
And Dragon....Dragon...
you're my best mate!
I mean it, Dragon, I reeeely do.....
Hugs Dragon, weeping piteously
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Dragon
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Oh Moth when I behold this play
I think that I could die
My inner fortitude gives way
And I too want to cry
weeps copiously into pint
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
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Spots Chief Comic Shepherd and wooly friends around the fire (or is it a dragon?)
Hey, Chief. So you came in here out of the cold too?
Have you read today's Daily Snail? Seems there's a scroll in Herod's library with a secret code. If you take every fourth letter excluding the word "sheep" then it predicts the future.
I can't remember it all but there was something about Evil Henchman Kill Sheep and then it goes into some ridiculous story about a heavenly host whatever one of those is.
Sheep twitch nervously
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Wise Man 2
Nativity Play
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A cigar? Why not.
It'll have archaeologists puzzling for millenia how you got hold of the tobacco mind
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Angel 3
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quote:
Originally posted by Evil Henchman:
Slightly puzzled as to Herod's new plan, Evil Henchman gets the angel a drink.
Ah, thank you, Evil Henchman. (Takes a swig of Sakatini) The arsenic's a novel touch - speciality of the house I suppose. Still, you barmen and your secret recipes, eh? Can you make a Zombie for my friends the Magi?
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Herod
Nativity Play
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Now, I've been chatting to my advisors - wonderful people, you know, most helpful - and they have some information about where this child prodigy will be born.
That's right, isn't it, henchman?
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Chief Comic Shepherd
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Ferret, I'm sorry I said you was a weasel! I love you too, you're my mate you are!
Stumbles over assorted sheep to Deputy Chief Shepherd, and falls into his arms.
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Wise Guy
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(Mumble, snort, grumble)
Hmmm? Whazzup?
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Herod
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Ah, nice of you to join us, Wise Guy.
Sleep well?
Can I get you a coffee?
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
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quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
Ferret, I'm sorry I said you was a weasel! I love you too, you're my mate you are!
Errr. Yes chief.Thinks: I'm still not getting the next round in. It's about time you put your hand in your pocket, skinflint.
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Evil Henchman
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Fixes Zombies for those of the Wise Men who are drinking, and cokes for those who aren't.
Yes Herod sir, they determined that the babe shall be born in Bethlehem, a little town in Judea.
Steps over to other guards and murmurs:
He's taking it rather well, isn't he? What's he planning?
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Chief Comic Shepherd
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Being a little tired and emotional, Chief Comic Shepherd passes out. Deputy Chief Shepherd is left holding him up, and minding three inebriated sheep.
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Wise Man 2
Nativity Play
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Psst, Wise Guy, I think we might actually walk out of here alive. He took the news quite badly at first, I thought we were gonners for sure. But he seems to be in a much better mood after speaking ot his advisors.
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Wise Guy
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They're not gonna torture us?
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Wise Man 2
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It seems not. He had a talk with his advisors. Apparently there's a prophecy that the King we're looking for, apparently he's called the Annointed One - Messiah in their language, Christ in Greek. A very important chap it seems; God Incarnate, Saviour of the World all that sort of stuff. Impressed Herod no end it seems. He's born in Bethlehem it seems, a small town not far from here.
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Herod
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So, you see, the little tyke's to be born in Bethlehem.
My only problem is, what with the census et al, I'm too busy to come along with you for the visit. As I'm sure you're aware - oh, excuse me.
<To henchman>
Onion
<Henchman passes Herod an onion. Herod peels it>
Ah, now where was I?
Oh yes, <sniff> As I'm sure you're aware, I love children, and it breaks my heart that I can't go and visit this one <sniff>.
Please, once you've found him, do come back and let me know. That way I can go to the baby shower too. I'd love to be able to bump him of- er, I mean 'worship' him too.
Oh, could you just take this present of freshly prepared babyfood for him too? I made it myself.
<Hands Wisemen a jar>
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Evil Henchman
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Whispers to Herod:
We're not gonna torture them?
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Wise Guy
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I dunno, he's being a little too nice.
"No coffee for me, thanks."
Uh, Twoie? better watch our backs.
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Herod
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quote:
Originally posted by Wise Guy:
I dunno, he's being a little too nice.
But I am nice!
Ferrero Roche anyone?
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Evil Henchman
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Whispers to Herod again:
Boss, you don't want to worship him. He's gonna take your place. And if he's all wussy and up for peace and that, then I'll be out of a job. We need to kill him, not adore him.
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Wise Guy
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Oy gevalt, you could be Adolph freaking Hitler and I'd take Ferraro-Rocher out of your hand
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