CHAPTER XX.
Jesus before Herod.
The palace of the Tetrarch Herod was built on the north side of the forum, in the new town; not very far from that of Pilate.

An escort of Roman soldiers, mostly from that part of the country which is situated between Switzerland and Italy, had joined the procession.

The enemies of Jesus were perfectly furious at the trouble they were compelled to take in going backwards and forwards, and therefore vented their rage upon him.

Pilate's messenger had preceded the procession, consequently Herod was expecting them.

He was seated on a pile of cushions, heaped together so as to form a species of throne, in a spacious hall, and surrounded by courtiers and warriors.