Pilate page 15

Pilate page 15 by ric gustafson


Pilate yawned as he stepped down from the raised dais. He was already tired because it had been a busy Wednesday. He had to deal with two acquittals, one condemnation to imprisonment and one capital sentence. It was late evening and he was very tired. He began to walk toward his private chamber when he was stopped by an aide. Next to his side stood a young servant.
" My Prefect".
Pilate yawned again. " Yes".
" This is Malchus, High Priest Caiaphas's servant".
The aide handed the Prefect a parchment.
" The High Priest would like you to read it".
Pilate stared at the parchment. He looked at Malchus. " Your master is asking for a contingent of my garrison to assist his Temple guard in apprehending this Rabbi from Galilee". He frowned and turned toward the aide. " Please bring me a blank parchment".
The aide brought the parchment. Pilate sat down at a nearby table. He wrote on the parchment.
When he was done, he stood up and handed the parchment to Malchus.
" Tell your master the answer is no".


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