The principal piece of the Cross came from a tree formerly growing in the Valley of Josaphat, near the torrent of Cedron, and which, having fallen across the stream, had been used as a sort of bridge.

When Nehemias hid the sacred fire and the holy vessels in the pool of Bethsaida, it had been thrown over the spot, together with other pieces of wood,--then later taken away, and left on one side.

The Cross was prepared in a very peculiar manner, either with the object of deriding the royalty of Jesus, or from what men might term chance.

It was composed of five pieces of wood, exclusive of the inscription.

I saw many other things concerning the Cross, and the meaning of different circumstances was also made known to me, but I have forgotten all that.