Page 345

(Noc stands preparing his weapon, at the top of the stairs to the platform on which the cage structure stands. Spondule and Old Lady are behind him. Acolyte 3 and 2 others rush up the stairs towards them)

ACOLYTE 3: Heathens! (Bearing sword) There is no sense in it! You think you can stop this? All of his acolytes-- and what power have you?!