After them marched the vast army in ranks six deep, divided into legions
and followed by their camp-bearers and squadrons of horse. Lastly were
seen the packs of baggage, and mercenaries by thousands and tens of
thousands. On the Hill of Saul the great host halted and began to
encamp. An hour later a band of horsemen five or six hundred strong
emerged out of this camp and marched along the straight road to
Jerusalem.
"It is Titus himself," said Ithiel. "See, the Imperial Standard goes
before him."
On they came till, from their lofty perch, Miriam, who was keen-sighted,
could see their separate armour and tell the colour of their horses.
Eagerly she searched them with her eyes, for well she guessed that
Marcus would be one of those who accompanied his general upon this
service. That plumed warrior might be he, or that with the purple cloak,
or that who galloped out from near by the Standard on an errand. He was
there; she was sure he was there, and yet they were as far apart as when
the great sea rolled between them.
Now, as they reconnoitred and were passing the Tower of Women, of a
sudden the gate opened, and from alleys and houses where they had lain
in ambush were poured out thousands of Jews.
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