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The Procurator dismissed the servants, and was left alone with his visitor under the arcade.
So,' began Pilate quietly, ' what have you to tell me of the mood of the city? ' Involuntarily he turned his glance downwards to where, past the terraces of the garden, the colonnades and flat roofs glowed in the golden rays of the setting sun.
I believe, Procurator,' said his visitor, ' that the mood of Jerusalem can now be regarded as satisfactory.' 'So I can rely on there being no further disorders? ' 'One can only rely,' Arthanius replied with a reassuring glance at the Procurator, ' on one thing in this world--on the power of great Caesar.' 'May the gods send him long life! ' Pilate said fervently, ' And universal peace! ' He was silent for a moment then went on : ' What do you think--can we withdraw the troops now? ' 'I think the cohort from the Lightning can be sent away,' replied the visitor, and added : ' It would be a good idea if it were to parade through the city before leaving.' 'A very good idea,' said the Procurator approvingly.
I shall order it away the day after tomorrow.
I shall also go myself and--I swear to you by the feast of the twelve gods, I swear by the Lares--I would have given a lot to have been able to do so today!' 'Does the Procurator not like Jerusalem?' enquired the visitor amicably.
Merciful heavens! ' exclaimed the Procurator, smiling.
It's the most unsettling place on earth.
It isn't only the climate-- I'm ill every time I have to come here--that's only half the trouble.
