This play by Buckton is a powerful account of the political and emotional conflicts that arise among a group of exiles in Babylon during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar. The characters, ranging from the cunning courtiers to the wise prophet, are vividly drawn and the dialogue is marked by the author's sharp wit and insight into human nature. The play will appeal to anyone interested in drama and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.