Malchus page 1

Malchus page 1 by ric Gustafson


Malchus turned the temple chariot off the main road to Jericho and started down a quiet road toward a small village. The tiny village of Bethany was a break from the busyness of Jerusalem. The chariot led by two black Arabians turned onto a dusty lane to a stable called Garden.
Malchus stopped the chariot near some trees by the entrance. He got down and walked to a nearby well. As he drank, he noticed an old man walking toward him holding onto a donkey colt with a rope.
" Malchus, is that you?".
" Yes Japhet it is". The young slave put his hands into his and looked into the old man's eyes. " I have not been here for a while".
The old man smiled. " Your master Caiaphas wants his horses reshod I assume".
" Yes he does" was his reply. He stared at the colt. " Japhet, why are you holding onto that donkey colt like that?".
" Malchus, my boy" the old man exclaimed as tears began to flow down his face. " Let me tell you what happened earlier today".


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