I showed him the place, and he fed her
in my presence, and took her away, whither I know not. But, as you know,
I was caught, and the wall was built up, so that no harm came of my
treason. I would do it again to save the life of my child, twenty times
over, if needful. You murdered my wife and my other children; murder me
also if you will. I care nothing."
"Wretch," said Benoni, "what are your miserable wife and children
compared to the safety of this holy place, which we defend against the
enemies of Jehovah? Lead him away, and let him be slain upon the wall,
in the sight of his friends, the Romans."
"I go," said the victim, rising and stretching out his hands to the
guards, "but may you also all be slain in the sight of the Romans, you
mad murderers, who, in your lust for power, have brought doom and agony
upon the people of the Jews."
Then they dragged him out, and a voice called--"Bring in the next
traitor."
Now Miriam was brought forward. Benoni looked up and knew her.
"Miriam?" he gasped, rising, to fall back again in his seat, "Miriam,
you here?"
"It seems so, grandfather," she answered quietly.
"There is some mistake," said Benoni. "This girl can have harmed none.
Let her be dismissed.
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