Flavius Artemis- the centurion page 6 by ric gustafson
Flavius checked his helmet, his uniform and made sure he had his sword with him. He looked over at his friend and second in command Maeiminus to make sure his club was in his hand. He had handpicked a large detachment of his best soldiers and made sure each one either had a sword or a club.
The tall lanky man named Judas walked up to Flavius and Maeiminus and now stood next to them. With Judas in front, Flavius motioned with his hand and the entire group started walking. Most of the soldiers carried torches and they walked quietly past the Temple Mount. The group passed pilgrims who had finished their Passsover meals as well as local citizens who were preparing for Passover the next evening. The group passed through the Garden Gate and walked toward the brook that flowed through the Kidron Valley.
" Where are we going Flavius?" his friend asked as they walked across the little wooden bridge that went over the Kidron brook.
" I'm not sure" Flavius replied as he noticed how high the water level of the brook was. " I was told to follow this Judas because he knows where this Rabbi from Galilee is".
The group finished crossing the brook and began walking up the western slope of the Mount of Olives.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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