The Youngest Bad Man opened the Bible and read from the Gospel according to St. Matthew:
“And Jesus called a little child unto Him, and set him in the midst of them, “And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.”
The Youngest Bad Man closed the book.
“Open it again,” The Wounded Bad Man commanded.
The Youngest Bad Man opened it at random and read from the Gospel according to St. Luke:
“And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
“But the other answering rebuked him, saying, “Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
“And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.