Nor did they altogether regret it, inasmuch as in many ways Caleb had proved himself but an unsatisfactory disciple, and already they were discussing the expediency of rejecting him from the fellowship of their peaceful order.

Had they known that when he vanished he left behind him a drawn sword and one of his forefingers, their opinion on this point might have been strengthened.

But this they did not know, although Miriam knew it through Nehushta.
A week went by, during which time Miriam and Marcus did not meet, as no further sittings were arranged for the completion of the bust.

In fact, they were not needful, since she could work from the clay model, which she did, till, labouring at it continually, the marble was done and even polished.

One morning as the artist was putting the last touches to her labours, the door of the workshop was darkened and she looked up to see Marcus, who, except for his helmet, was clad in full mail as though about to start upon a journey.