Did not we Christians warn you of
what was to come? Well, as it has been in the beginning, so it shall be
in the end."
Just then Caleb appeared before them, proud and flushed with triumph,
as he well might be who had done great things and saved Miriam from the
sword. Benoni rose and, casting his arms about his neck, embraced him.
"Behold your deliverer!" he said to Miriam, and stooping down, he drew
her to her feet.
"I thank you, Caleb. I can say no more," she murmured; but in her
heart she knew that God had delivered her and that Caleb was but His
instrument.
"I am well repaid," answered Caleb gravely. "For me this has been a
fortunate day, who on it have sunk the great Syrian galley and rescued
the woman--whom I love."
"Oath or no oath," broke in Benoni, bethinking him of what he had
promised in the past, "the life you saved is yours, and if I have my way
you shall take her and such of her heritage as remains."
"Is this a time to speak of such things?" said Miriam, looking up. "See
yonder," and she pointed to the scene in progress on the seashore. "They
drive our friends and servants into the sea and drown them," and once
more she began to weep.
Caleb sighed. "Cease from useless tears, Miriam.
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