When the soldier entered the prophet's presence he was so profoundly affected by the majesty of his character that he forgot the commission and his lord's command, asking rather to become the good man's protector.
Likewise with the second group of soldiers--coming to arrest, they remained to befriend.

Then the King's anger was exceedingly hot against him who had become a conscience for the throne.

Rushing forth from his palace, like an angry lion from his lair, the King sought the place where this man of God was teaching the people.

But, lo! when the King entered the brave man's presence his courage, fidelity and integrity overcame Saul and conquered him unto confession of his wickedness.

Just here we may remember that stout-hearted Pilate, with a legion of mailed soldiers to protect him, trembled and quaked before his silent prisoner.