"It is the inscription on my grave," said the old man, "and it means: 'IN NIRVANA REST I.'"
CHAPTER XXXVI
When all was over, Joseph of Arimathea, a blunt, outspoken disciple of Jesus, went to Pilate, the Governor, to ask him that the Prophet's body might be buried that same evening.
"Have His legs been broken?" Pilate inquired of him.
"Sir, that is not necessary. He is dead."
"I do not believe you."
"It is quite true, sir. The captain pierced his side."
"I have been warned about you," said Pilate roughly. "I shall send a guard to watch the grave."
"As your lordship pleases."