And some began to spit on him, and to cover his eyes, and [{270}] to buffet him, and to say unto him, "Prophesy who is it that smote thee," and the officers received him with blows of their hands.
How Peter Denied His Lord.
But Peter had followed afar off. And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them. And a certain maid seeing him as he sat in the light of the fire, and looking steadfastly upon him, said, "This man also was with him."
But he denied, saying, "Woman, I know him not."
And after a little while another saw him, and said, "Thou also art one of them."
But Peter said, "Man, I am not."
And after the space of about one hour another confidently affirmed, saying, "Of a truth this man also was with him: for he is a Galilaean."
But Peter said, "Man, I know not what thou sayest." And immediately, while he yet spoke, the cock crew.
And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how that he said unto him, "Before the cock crow this day, thou shalt deny me thrice."
And he went out, and wept bitterly.