Yet, although the pain made her weep, from time to time she persevered.

But night fell before the frayed cord parted.
In the mist also the Romans came near to the gate, notwithstanding the risk, for they were very curious about her, and called to her asking why she was bound there.

She replied in the Latin language, which was understood by very few of the Jews, that it was because she had rescued a Roman from death.

Before they could speak again those who questioned her were driven back by a shower of arrows discharged from the wall, but in the distance she thought that she saw one of them make report to an officer, who on receipt of it seemed to give some orders.
Meanwhile, also under cover of the mist, the Jews were preparing themselves for battle.

To the number of over four thousand men they gathered silently in the Court of Israel.