But even that did not invite him when he neared the peril of this city.

So he turned back.

I--I do not blame him," he added with a little laugh.
"Blame him ?" she said quickly.

"You--you do not blame him ?" "No! Any place, any condition is more desirable than residence in Jerusalem at this hour." "If one seeks but to be comfortable.

But here is a place for work and for achievement," she declared.
"Too desperate an extreme.