The cries of the domestics, some of whom had been born in the house, were most pitiable.

When, finally, the horses and all the dumb tenantry of the place were driven past him, Judah began to comprehend the scope of the procurator's vengeance.

The very structure was devoted.

Far as the order was possible of execution, nothing living was to be left within its walls.

If in Judea there were others desperate enough to think of assassinating a Roman governor, the story of what befell the princely family of Hur would be a warning to them, while the ruin of the habitation would keep the story alive.
The officer waited outside while a detail of men temporarily restored the gate.
In the street the fighting had almost ceased.