In the amphitheatre, Vivia Perpetua and Felicitas were put into a net, and allowed to be attacked by a wild cow.

Then the two martyrs gave each other the kiss of peace, and a gladiator killed them." Timokles paused once more.

Still no response.
"I remember hearing one thing more concerning Vivia Perpetua," ventured Timokles.

"In prison she had had a vision.

She thought she saw a golden ladder stretching up to heaven, and on either side of the ladder were swords, and spears, and knives.