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 the same deity has this day laid open the cave in the garden. We are told, O Governor! that a body of clay was once animated by the fire of Jove. By fire from heaven hath the dead body been this day vivified and warmed. Do ye ask where it is? It is at hand. Jesus has visited his disciples, and he may visit you also. If ye had reason and law for killing him, it is well: but prepare your pleading, for he may appear on yonder judgment-seat before ye are aware.”

While he spoke, Pilate sank down upon a couch; and they that were with him asked no further question, but, one by one, departed.