Then the sick man gaped twice, turned upon his side, and sank into a sweet, natural slumber. Soon his deep, regular breathing indicated sound and refreshing sleep. Almon marvelled. Serenus arose to take his departure, only saying,—
“He is well.”
“What a wonderful work! Who art thou, kind stranger?”
He only replied, “A friend of Saulus,” and softly passing through the portal went out into the darkness.
CHAPTER XV
THE RESCUE OF REBECCA
Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his name in the dance.
Let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
Psalm cxlix.