| Man:Now there were others in Jerusalem at this time.Wisemen that had traveled from the far east, following the sign of his star, hoping to find him that was born KING OF THE JEWS.And when Herod heard of this, he called them to his palace in Jerusalem. |
| (Herod is sitting on his throne and before him is a soldier kneeling, his left had upon the handle of his sword.  His left knee touching the floor. while his right forearm rests upon the upward bent knee of his right leg.; His head is lowered, almost touching his right arm as he waits in subjection for words from his king.) |
| Herod: What do you mean you can't find him?! (Herod shouts a he leans forward from his chair, then in the next breath, says as he stands and steps toward the soldier.) |
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| Herod: Why, the whole country is talking about him. I WANT THAT CHILD!!!.........Now get out!.....and send in those travelers. |
| (The soldier arises, salutes with his arm across his chest and exits the room.) |
| (Herod, talking to himself, speaks aloud with anger.) |
| Herod: Born King of the Jews. I'm King of the Jews!!! |
| (Herod thumps himself on the chest) |
| Herod: No one is going to take away my kingdom! I'll find that child and destroy him. |
| (Just then the wise men enter.) |
| Wiseman 1: You have sent for us King Herod? |
| Herod: Yes..Yes.I have been told that you search for him that is born King of Kings. |
| Wiseman 2: True Lord, we have traveled from afar that we may pay homage to him. |
| Wiseman 3: We have seen the sign of his star, and we have followed it here unto Jerusalem. (Gestures with his hand.) |
| Herod: Excellent, excellent! Do me this service, go now I pray you, search out, and when you have found the child, bring me word again that I may come and fall down and worship him too. |
| (Wisemen bow slightly and depart.) |
| (Herod holding something in his hands, breaks it with contempt as he utters to himself.) |
| Herod: Yeeesss, yes. I can hardly wait to get my hands on the child! |
| Man: When the Wisemen left Herod, the star they had followed, appeared and went before them until they came to where the child was. And coming into the house they gave him gifts. |
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