[I.N.R.I. by Peter Rosegger]@TWC D-Link bookI.N.R.I. CHAPTER XXI 21/38
Life's very different from that!" "But life will be like that some day," said Matthew. "He is a Messiah who destroys the Kingdom instead of building it," exclaimed Simeon, jumping into his litter and giving the sign to depart. The procession moved on slowly, its glitter showing up against the dark rocks of the desert track.
The disciples gazed after it in silence. A little old man lay on the yellow sand.
He was so grey and dwarfish that he looked like a mountain sprite.
The old fellow was at home in the bare, big rocks.
He loved the desert, for it is the home of great thoughts.
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