CHAPTER XI.
INFLUENCE, AND THE STRATEGIC ELEMENT IN OPPORTUNITY.
The history of a Jewish battle includes a dramatic incident.

In the thick of the fight an officer brought to one of his soldiers an important prisoner.

"Keep thou this man," said he, "with the utmost vigilance.

Upon his person hang the issues of this campaign.

His skill in leading the enemy, his courage and treachery have cost our side many lives.