Listen! 'Hail to Thee, Son of David!' he shouts, and is already hoarse through his loud shrieks of joy." Thomas did not answer.

Stooping down in irritation, he hastened through the crowd.

Cries of welcome filled the whole town, and the streets along which the procession took its way were like animated palm groves.

All traffic was at a standstill, windows and roofs were filled with people, all stretching their necks to see the Messiah.
Jesus sat on the animal, both feet on the one side, holding the reins with His right hand.

He looked calmly and earnestly in front of Him, just as if He was riding through the dust clouds of the wilderness.
When the pinnacles of the royal castle towering above the roofs of the houses were in front of Him, He turned the animal into a side street, to the Temple square.