m came the Temple Watch under the command of one Selpha,
in steel helmet and steel-embossed leather cuirass. The watch
consisted of twenty men in armor, two of whom carried long clubs set
with spikes, two bore braziers of burning coals, while the rest carried
spears. Conspicuous among the watch were Malchus, the high priest's
servant, and Balbus. They approached stealthily, and Judas addressed
them, saying, "Now be careful! We are now approaching the place
whither the Master has withdrawn himself."

Then said Solomon, one of the priests, "I suppose the disciples will
not perceive us too soon."

"No," said Judas, "they rest unconcerned and dream nothing of any
attack. As to any resistance, there is nothing of that to fear."

Then cried the Temple Watch aloud, "Should they try it they shall feel
the weight of our arms."

"You will seize him," said Judas, "without a single sword stroke."

"But," said Josue, "how shall we know him in the darkness so as not to
arrest another in place of the one we desire?"

"I shall give you a sign," said Judas, "when we are in the garden; then
look out. I will hasten up to him, and the man whom I shall kiss; that
is he; bind him!"

Then said Korah, "Good, this sign will prevent us from making any
mistake."

Ptolomaus, the priest, then turned to the watch and said, "Do you hear?
You will know the master by a kiss!"

"Yes, yes," cried the soldiers, "we shall not miss him."

"Now," said Judas, "let us make haste; it is time. We are not far from
the garden."

Then said Josue to Judas, "Judas, if tonight brings us good fortune,
thou wilt profit by the fruit of thy work."

The traders added, "We, too, will recompense thee richly."

Then cried all the soldiers together, "Now look out, thou stirrer-up of
the people, thou wilt soon have thy reward." Thereupon the whole
company moved off into the darkness and remained hidden in an ambush
until the signal should be given.

After a time Jesus and his disciples entered the garden of Gethsemane.
Jesus spoke unto them, saying, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye
shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice; ye shall be
sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy, for I will see you
again and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh from
you. I came forth from the Father and am come into the world. I leave
the world again and go unto the Father."

"Lo," said Peter, "now thou speakest plainly and no mor