A smile of rare sweetness lighted up the face of the little maid.
"My own dear mistress, put aside all thy doubts, all thy trouble, for my lord will return healed of his leprosy," she said.
"Child, great indeed is thy faith in this man, Elisha," said Claudia. "Hast thou ever seen him, spoken with him?"
"No," answered the little maid. "I was on my way to seek him when I was captured by the Syrians."
"What was thy purpose in seeking Elisha, maiden?" asked Claudia.
Leah's lips quivered, her soft eyes filled with tears.
"In the land of Israel I have a brother who has been a cripple from birth," she murmured. "I was on my way to Samaria to seek Elisha and beg of him that he heal my brother."
"But, child, thou art poor, how didst thou propose to reward Elisha for healing thy brother?" asked Claudia.
The little maid looked up inquiringly.