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 124 sociate, grave doubts as to the latter's integrity forced themselves constantly upon his mind. He recollected his unwillingness to display money for any purpose whatever, and could not believe the story concerning the loss of his wallet. "He had no money," concluded Euthymus. "He is only shamming."

The travellers arose early the next morning and attended mass at the Temple of the Resurrection (the Lord's Tomb), for Euthymus never visited any place without his companion, who remained constantly by his side. On reaching the Temple they found that a large crowd of people had preceded them. There were pilgrims from Russia and other countries, while Greeks, Armenians, Turks, and Syrians were to be seen on all sides.

When Euthymus and his comrade reached the holy gates they passed with the other people by the sentinels (Turkish soldiers) and directed their steps toward the spot where the Saviour is said to have been taken from the cross and