By its side were the Passover herbs in shallow bowls.

On the table were other bowls, and the unleavened bread baked for the festival in remembrance of the manna eaten in the wilderness.
Near the centre of the table was a beaker of red wine.

They were silent or speaking in whispers, so that the steps of Judas, as he entered, echoed.

He was almost terrified by the echo.

Then he greeted them in silence with a low bow and sat down, just opposite John, who was at the Master's right hand, while Peter sat at His left.
There was solemn silence.