CHAPTER XIX.
Pilate and his Wife.
Whilst the Jews were leading Jesus to Herod, I saw Pilate go to his wife, Claudia Procles.

She hastened to meet him, and they went together into a small garden-house which was on one of the terraces behind the palace.

Claudia appeared to be much excited, and under the influence of fear.

She was a tall, fine-looking woman, although extremely pale.

Her hair was plaited and slightly ornamented, but partly covered by a long veil which fell gracefully over her shoulders.