"One can journey with you.

I am under no restriction, and the rabbis do not bind you against me.

I can secure you comforts along the way, and give you protection.

There in no such dire need that I enter Jerusalem under seven days." Laodice was confused by this sudden offer of help from a stranger in whom her confidence was not entirely settled.

Nevertheless a warmth and pleasure crept into her heart benumbed with sorrow.