“Caiaphas pointed to the levites. ‘Here,’ he continued, ‘are witnesses.’
“He motioned; one of them stepped forward and spoke.
“ ‘I testify that this man has incited to sedition by denouncing the members of this reverend council as hypocrites, wolves in sheep’s clothing, blind leaders of the blind; and I further testify that he has declared no one should follow them.’
“ ‘What have you to say to that?’ Caiaphas snarled. But the Master said nothing.
“The first levite moved back, and at a gesture from the high-priest another stepped forward.
“ ‘I testify that I have seen that man eat, in defiance of the Law, with unwashed hands, and consort with publicans and people of low repute.’
“ ‘And what have you to say to that?’ Caiaphas asked again. But still the Master said nothing.
“The second levite moved back, and a third advanced.
“ ‘I testify that I have heard that man blaspheme in calling God his father, and in declaring himself to be one with Him.’
“ ‘Is that blasphemy or is it not?’ Caiaphas bawled. But the Master’s lips never moved.