The tall form of Judas was seen pressing through the startled crowd. His face was pale and haggard, and large drops of sweat stood on his forehead. Rushing to the throne of judgment, he threw down before the high priest the pieces of silver that had been the price of his Lord's betrayal.

Nu så man Judas høje skikkelse trænge sig frem gennem den opskræmte forsamling. Hans ansigt var blegt og forgræmmet, og store sveddråber stod på hans pande. Han styrtede hen til dommersædet med de sølvpenge, han havde fået for at forråde sin Herre, og kastede dem foran ypperstepræsten.