Paul page 3 by ric gustafson
" Wake up prisoner".
Paul opened his eyes. He stared at the light above the stone chamber.
" You are wanted outside". A rope was lowered. He was lifted out of the cell opening. He squinted in the light of the upper chamber. There were two Praetorians standing in front of him.
" You are Paul of Tarsus?".
Paul squinted his eyes. " I am".
" I am Prefect Mauritius Gallis". He grinned. " I am in charge of you now". He handed a parchment to the man next to him. " Severus, read this to the prisoner".
" Nero Caesar has proclaimed Paul of Tarsus a corrupter and a deceiver". His voice hesitated. " He will be beheaded at sunrise on the morning of the summer solstice".
" Where will I die?".
The Prefect smiled. " Right here of course".
research help: ' Paul Apostle of Christ' by Angela Hunt
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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