An inspiring thought comes to Cain; by killing Abel and destroying himself he will save future generations from the sufferings to which they are doomed.

With this benevolent purpose in mind he commits the murder.

The blow has scarcely been struck before a multitude of spirit-voices call his name and God thunders the question: "Where is Abel, thy brother ?" Adam comes from his cave and looks upon the scene with horror.

Now Cain realizes that his work is less than half done: he is himself still alive and so is his son Enoch.

He rushes forward to kill his child, but the mother throws herself between, and Cain discovers that he is not strong-willed enough to carry out his design.