How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #1
THE VOICE OF JOKANAAN After me shall come another mightier than I. I am not worthy so much as to unloose the latchet of his shoes. When he cometh the solitary places shall be glad. They shall blossom like the rose. The eyes of the blind shall see the day, and the ears of the deaf shall be opened. The sucking child shall put his hand upon the dragon's lair, he shall lead the lions by their manes. (36)
Jokanaan prophesies the coming of a man of incredible power. Compared to him, Jokanaan is all bark and no bite.
Quote #2
THE CAPPADOCIAN He was not afraid?
SECOND SOLDIER Oh no! The Tetrarch sent him the ring.
THE CAPPADOCIAN What ring?
SECOND SOLDIER The death ring. So he was not afraid.
THE CAPPADOCIAN Yet it is a terrible thing to strangle a king.
FIRST SOLDIER Why? Kings have but one neck, like other folk. (57-63)
Even as we here about the terrible power which Herod wields, we also see that that same power isn't permanent—it can be taken away with one twist of the neck.