Mary of Magdala page 4

Mary of Magdala page 4 by ric gustafson


Jared heard a weak knock at the gate. He opened it to reveal his neighbor Samuel holding up an injured Eliab.
" What happened?".
" Jared, we need a bowl of water Eliab is hurt".
Some water was brought and Eliab's bloody face was washed off.
" What happened Eliab?".
The large servant slowly opened his eyes. " I stepped outside the gate to give someone directions". He rubbed his sore head. " I remember nothing else".
Rachel walked over and tried to comfort Eliab. " Eliab, do you remember anything?".
The slave shook his head no.
Jared frowned. " Whoever did this want's money".
" Jared, do you know someone who knows the city well?".
Rachel went back to mixing dough for the daily bread.
As he and Samuel talked, a stone flew over the gate and stopped at Jared's feet.
He picked it up.
" Jared, what does it say?".
Jared read the note. " I am to come to a certain part of the city alone after sundown and bring money". He stared at his friend. " Or I will never see my daughter alive again".
" You better take Eliab for protection".


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