I have called you by name page 3

I have called you by name page 3 by ric gustafson

The carriage stopped. 

Zohara looked out the window. " Why are we stopping Nicodemus?".

Five Roman legionnaires approached the carriage. 

Nicodemus stepped out of the carriage.

A young man wearing an immaculate tunic and an imperial helmet got off his horse.

Nicodemus stared at the young officer. " Why have you stopped us?".

" I am Quintus the praetor of Capernaum".

" Did you come to arrest me?".

" No". He smiled. " I am a magistrate serving Pilate".

" How can I help you?".

" We can help each other".

" How?".

" If you will help me with taxes being unpaid". The young officer's voice hesitated. " I will help the Pharisees to keep thriving".

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric