Peace to thee and thine, woman." The stranger moved on.
"Did you hear, Tirzah?
Did you hear?
The Nazarene is on the road, on this one, and he will hear us.

Once more, my child--oh, only once! and let us to the rock.

It is but a step." Thus encouraged Tirzah took Amrah's hand and arose; but as they were going, Amrah said, "Stay; the man is returning." And they waited for him.
"I pray your grace, woman," he said, upon overtaking them.

"Remembering that the sun will be hot before the Nazarene arrives, and that the city is near by to give me refreshment should I need it, I thought this water would do thee better than it will me.

Take it and be of good cheer.