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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

CHAPTER II
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Sandals guarded his feet.

Fifty years, probably more, had spent themselves upon him, with no other effect, apparently, than to tinge his demeanor with gravity and temper his words with forethought.

The physical organization and the brightness of soul were untouched.

No need to tell the student from what kindred he was sprung; if he came not himself from the groves of Athene', his ancestry did.
When his arms fell from the Egyptian, the latter said, with a tremulous voice, "The Spirit brought me first; wherefore I know myself chosen to be the servant of my brethren.

The tent is set, and the bread is ready for the breaking.


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