Ben Hur page 4

Ben Hur page 4 by ric Gustafson


Judah watched  the scarlet and gold flag which was attached to a long spear. The soldiers walked behind the flag bearer. The soldiers were marching quickly shoulder to shoulder. Judah watched the shiny helmets and large breastplates. Following the soldiers were the men on horseback. Judah noticed one man who wore purple body armor and a laurel wreath instead of a helmet. It was Valerius Gratus the new procurator.
Judah reached over the roof to watch the procession. His hand moved a loose tile. It fell and hit Gratus in the head. Blood spewed from his head.
He pointed up. " Find that assassin".
Soldiers rushed into the house. They ran up to the roof.
" It was an accident". Judah yelled. " A tile just fell off by accident".
" He did it on purpose".
Judah turned to see Massala standing by the other soldiers.
" Massala, it was an accident".
" Arrest him" yelled an officer.
They put ropes around his hands. As they led him away, Judah noticed Massala grinning.


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Happy New Year and thank you for reading my writing. Love Ric